Michael Jordan Limited-Edition LeRoy Neiman Serigraph - Artist's Proof

Sold For:

$2,400

Year:

1991

Auction:

2017 Spring

Lot #:

2272

Category:

Basketball Cards or Memorabilia

Titled Michael Jordan, issued in 1991, numbered "AP 41/50" (designating this as a rare artist's proof), and flawlessly signed in pencil along the lower margin by LeRoy Neiman (grading "10"). Edition limited to just 376 total impressions (320 numbered impressions, 50 artist's proofs, and 6 printer's proofs). This is one of only two serigraphs ever produced by LeRoy Neiman picturing Michael Jordan and the only one to feature him exclusively. Utilizing a montage format, Neiman captures Jordan in an array of poses: dribbling, driving, shooting, and dunking. This serigraph, which was issued in 1991, the year in which Jordan won his first of an eventual six World Championships with the Bulls, is widely recognized as the premier art print of Jordan. The serigraph measures 29.5 x 36.5 inches (image area) and is in Near Mint condition. Reserve $500. Estimate $1,500+.