Fall Premier Auction 2013
Wed, Nov 20, 2013 09:00PM EST - Sun, Dec 8, 2013 12:00PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 341
MUHAMMAD ALI "THREE TIME WORLD CHAMPION" BRONZE BUST BY RALPH CRAWFORD (ARTIST'S PROOF #AP/30)
Sold for
$693.60
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
This is a compelling sculpture of "The Champ" an imposing 16-inch high depiction of Ali cast in bronze by noted sculptor Ralph Crawford. Limited edition (of 30) artist's proof notation appears on the back of the bronze along with "Muhammad Ali Three-Time World Heavyweight Champion" and a signature from the artist as well as copyright date 2006. The bronze is a marvelous likeness of the legendary Heavyweight Champion an expertly rendered bust that finds The Champ in a pensive moment eyes cast over his right shoulder. With the bronze sculpture resting on a granite base of roughly 11-by-9 inches the piece is extraordinarily heavy weighing in at approximately 40 lbs. A small section near the bottom back edge of the granite piece of roughly the size of a quarter has been expertly repaired and indeed is more easily discernible by touch rather that by the eye; otherwise the piece is in largely as-issued and problem-free condition.
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