Muhammad Ali (F. & S. II.182)
Muhammad Ali (F. & S. II.182)
Signed Print
Andy Warhol
£30,000-£50,000
$60,000-$100,000 Value Indicator
$50,000-$90,000 Value Indicator
¥280,000-¥460,000 Value Indicator
€35,000-€60,000 Value Indicator
$290,000-$490,000 Value Indicator
¥5,820,000-¥9,710,000 Value Indicator
$40,000-$60,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 150
Year: 1978
Size: H 102cm x W 76cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2020 | Phillips New York | United States | |||
| September 2020 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2013 | Wright | United States | |||
| September 2013 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| March 2013 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2012 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| April 2011 | Phillips New York | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
Muhammad Ali (F. & S. II.182) depicts the famous boxer Muhammad Ali in a headshot with fist raised. Ali’s penetrative gaze stares out, heightened by Warhol’s overdrawing and outline. A yellow background with purple and white accents frame his face to the left. His raised fist both evokes the champion fighter he was and at the same time Rodin’s Thinker, recalling Ali’s thoughtful commitment to the nation of Islam.
Warhol produced this portrait of Ali for the larger series Muhammad Ali. As it is the only image depicting both the boxer's face and fists, this image is unique in the series. Warhol photographed the icon in 1977 for Richard Weisman. The series depicting Ali reflects Warhol’s interest in fame across his career. As the artist himself said, “I really got to love the athletes because they are the really big stars.” In his representation of Ali, Warhol continues his tradition of celebrity portraiture begun with his images of Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe. Here, Warhol once again exhibits his knack for representing the zeitgeist by transitioning from movie stars to athletes. Muhammad Ali in particular proves to be as recognizable today as he was the day Warhol photographed him.
