Artist:
Andy Warhol
Artwork:
Muhammad Ali
Size:
101.6 x 101.6 cm
Medium:
Acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
Creation year:
1977
Marks:
Signed and dated 'Andy Warhol 1977' (on the overlap); signed by Muhammad Ali (on the reverse)
Category:
Paintings
Provenance:
Acquired directly from the artist by the late owner
Exhibition history:
New York, Coe Kerr Gallery, Athletes by Andy Warhol, December 1977-January 1978; Dallas, University Gallery, Southern Methodist University; Houston, Texas Gallery, Andy Warhol 'Athletes', February-April 1978; London, Institute of Contemporary Arts, Athletes by Andy Warhol, June-July 1978
Christie's New York
Date:
2019-11-13
Lot Number:
5B
Low Estimate:
$4000000
[+114%]
High Estimate:
$6000000
[+43%]
Hammer Price:
$8600000
Sold For:
$10036000