Sep 29, 2016 - Sale 2423

Sale 2423 - Lot 185

Unsold
Estimate: $ 3,000 - $ 4,000
BERNIE FUCHS.
Muhammad Ali studies. Together, 3 proposed TV Guide cover designs, the chosen design featured Ali with both gloves raised in triumph and was published in May, 1975 to accompany the article titled, "Muhammad Ali Defends His Title on Home TV This Week." Graphite on paper. Profile with raised finger. 470x382 mm; 18 1/2x15 inches. Unsigned * Profile with boxing glove. 596x381 mm; 23 1/2x19 3/8 inches. Signed lower left * Facial portrait. 660x508 mm; 26x20 inches. Signed lower right.

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Fuchs (1932-2009) was the youngest artist to be inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame in 1975.