Autograph of Muhammad Ali on the magazine | Krilov

Autograph of Muhammad Ali


Certificate of Authenticity:

S-02119

Global Authentics certificate # GV 682618

Size: 60*89

Status: In stock

Location: Kyiv, Gallery

Delivery: Kyiv - 1 day, Ukraine - 2 days, worldwide - 21 days

Description

A unique gift that combines sporting greatness, artistic aesthetics and true historical value is an authentic certified autograph of Muhammad Ali on the original issue of Sports Illustrated magazine dated March 1, 1971, fully framed with a layout of illustrated pages dedicated to the legendary fight with Joe Frazier.

This issue of Sports Illustrated is a true artifact of the era, dedicated to one of the most high-profile boxing fights of the 20th century: the "Fight of the Century" between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, which took place on March 8, 1971 at Madison Square Garden. It was the first confrontation in history between two undefeated heavyweight champions. The fight became not only a sporting, but also a political and cultural event of global scale.

On the cover is a bright artistic portrait of the boxers in the ring with the caption: "The Slugger and The Boxer". The author of the illustration is Robert Handville, a famous American artist. On this very cover is the real signature of Muhammad Ali, made in ink. The signature is authentic, confirmed by the COA certificate.

Inside the frame are also decorated original pages of the magazine with artistic illustrations of the Ali-Frazier fight, which transport the viewer to the very epicenter of this historic sports battle. These pages are not just a visual report, but an artistic chronicle of the event, transmitted by the hand of one of the most famous illustrators.

This work will become:

-An unforgettable gift for a man, manager, athlete or collector

-A bright element in the interior of an office, study or gallery

-A unique corporate or VIP gift

-A symbol of strength, endurance, confidence and courage

This is a fragment of sports history, embodied in original art design. This is the true voice of a great era, signed by the hand of its main character. Ali said: “I flew like a butterfly and stung like a bee” — and this autograph still stings time, leaving an indelible mark in the heart of everyone who sees it live.