MIKE TYSON Painting by Sebastian KRÜGER
Original Art – Acrylic on Board
One of a Kind!
Auction: Up for auction is an amazing original 1987, professionally framed painting (acrylic on board) of the famous iconic boxer Mike Tyson by Sebastian Krüger.
Details: Original art by Sebastian Krüger.
· Art – This is an authentic, original painting signed by the artist. Actual painting measures 14" x 20" (35cm x 50cm) unframed / 22" x 28" (56cm x 71cm) framed
· Sebastian Krüger – One of the great painters in contemporary art - many of his works sell in the six figure range. His art is highly coveted by collectors and will only increase in value over time.
· Published – This original painting is published and has been featured in Sebastian Krüger's art calendars. Classic Krüger from his rich period when he did the best-selling Stars art book.
· Certificate of Authenticity – Comes with CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (Morpheus Fine Art Inc.).
· Framed – This original painting comes professionally framed.
· Trivia – Sebastian Krüger and Mike Tyson share the same birthday. This is one of the reasons Krüger did a Mike Tyson painting.
Condition: This original art was painted in 1987, in excellent condition and measures 14" x 20" (35cm x 50cm) / 22" x 28" (56cm x 71cm) with frame. Vibrant colors, exquisite detail and simply impressive… looks even better in person.
This item is safely stored in a smoke free home and temperature-controlled room. Please look at pictures closely and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Iconic Boxer: Michael Gerard "Mike" Tyson was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 30th, 1966. As a professional boxer, he is best remembered for his ferocious and intimidating boxing style. Here’s a list of his most notable achievements in the sport of boxing:
· Former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
· Considered one of the best heavyweights of all time.
· Holds the record as the youngest boxer to win a world heavyweight title at 20 years, 4 months, and 22 days old.
· First heavyweight boxer to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles, and the only heavyweight to successively unify them.
· Won his first 19 professional bouts by knockout, 12 of them in the first round.
· Ranked No. 16 on The Ring's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.
· Ranked No. 1 in the ESPN.com list of "The hardest hitters in heavyweight history."
· Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame.
Here’s Tyson’s impressive list titles, records, and awards:
Titles
· Junior Olympic Games Champion Heavyweight 1982
· National Golden Gloves Champion Heavyweight 1984
· Undisputed Heavyweight champion (held all three major championship belts; WBA, IBF, and WBC) – August 1, 1987 – February 11, 1990
· WBC Heavyweight Champion – November 22, 1986 – February 11, 1990, March 16, 1996 – September 24, 1996 (Vacated)
· WBA Heavyweight Champion – March 7, 1987 – February 11, 1990, September 7, 1996 – November 9, 1996
· IBF Heavyweight Champion – August 1, 1987 – February 11, 1990
Records
· Youngest Heavyweight champion – 20 years and 4 months
· Junior Olympic quickest KO – 8 seconds
Awards
· Ring magazine Prospect of the Year—1985
· Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year—1986& 1988
· BBC Sports Personality of the Year Overseas Personality—1989
Artist: Sebastian Krüger was born in Hamlin, Germany on June 30th, 1963. Krüger studied painting and graphic arts and quickly moved on to make his living as a caricaturist, illustrator, and painter. Sebastian Krüger's works are appreciated and collected by many Hollywood notables, and Sebastian Krüger's painterly twists on Bogart, Schwarzenegger John Wayne, The Rolling Stones, are classics of their kind. Perhaps never before has an artist displayed such an acute ability to capture the essence of those who occupy the public eye. Perhaps Sebastian Krüger's most remarkable talent is his ability to bring diverse painting techniques and styles to a given subject. Krüger's works range from pencil drawings, to near abstract paintings and then to the near photo realistic, and Sebastian Krüger has mastered each difficult variant with remarkable skill.
History of the Painting:
This is an early 1987 masterpiece by the great Sebastian Krüger and his first attempt at portrait painting. He only was 24 years old when he created this masterpiece. One can see the artistry, texture, and lighting technique in Tyson's face (especially the shaded area), his ears, his sweaty body and his cropped hair, which proves that Krüger was born with his amazing ability.
It was the artist’s passion for the fighter that fueled this work and he painted Mike Tyson because he wanted to, not as a commission or by request. At the time, Mike Tyson was considered ferocious and unstoppable; and Krüger captured Tyson's menacing aura, his perceived character in that moment of boxing history. When facing Iron Mike, it was literally like taking a "Tiger by the Tail" before you were crushed inside the ring!
Krüger art is very special because you feel as if the subject is actually in the room with you. That's the miracle of Krüger. His great
paintings are so real, they're alive. Krüger paintings will provide a great and lasting impression on how future generations view the
famous people of our time. Kruger paintings bring to life how a star or athlete was perceived during their time of greatness, and will undoubtedly influence how they will be remembered.
This item is in excellent condition, so take advantage of this unique opportunity to pick up this early original painting that will make a fine addition to any Sebastian Krüger art enthusiast's collection. Please check out the pictures to enjoy the exquisite details on this rare piece of original Krüger art.
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