Lot 52

Case has scuffs and staining, paper envelope for limited edition photos has marks and staining and a small tear, book in good condition, photos in good condition, inflatable dolphin with double sided tape near underside of tail to attach to stand (can be easily removed).


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Private collection, Sydney

GOAT - GREATEST OF ALL TIME is a tribute to Muhammad Ali, consisting of over 3,000 images including photographs, art, and memorabilia from over 150 photographers and artists. The Champ's Edition (limited to 1,000 copies) features four gelatin silver prints signed by photographer Howard L. Bingham and Muhammad Ali and the print and sculpture 'Radial Champs' by Jeff Koons, the print is signed and numbered '103' by Koons lower right, the sculpture which measures 175 x 170cm is comprised of two inflatables and a stool.

The book contains original essays, interviews and writing on Ali over five decades, totaling 600,000 words, enclosed in a silk-covered box illustrated with Neil Leifer's iconic 1966 photo of Ali vs Williams.

The XXL-format consists of 792 pages, including two gatefold sequences measuring 200 x 50 cm; nine gold-metallic double-page spreads printed in silkscreen open each chapter.