Hogan, Snead, Palmer, Nicklaus, Trevino & Player 'Golf Champions' Signed Neiman Print - Framed
Here it is folks, the single foremost important modern golf work signed by each of the Leroy Neiman depicted 'Golf Champions' including the later-in-life elusive Ben Hogan - resulting in one of the toughest! Neiman's endlessly colorful composition celebrates its 50th year anniversary in 2023 and remains one of the toughest signed pieces to complete. The oversize work, now measuring a massive 50 1/2" x 38" framed, took planning and connections to obtain each of the six black sharpie signatures in close proximity to their impressionistic likenesses. Longtime collectors and those that traveled with the tour in the 1980's and 90's (very few, with a negligible amount in the 1970's) will tell you Ben Hogan was nearly impossible to get on this print. Abruptly Hogan withdrew from the 1971 Tournament of Champions in Houston. It was his final round, two years prior to Leroy Neiman's creation. Shady Oaks CC driving range or restaurant where he enjoy "frescate" with his grilled cheese or soup was the only shot for the man that preferred to stay out of the limelight. Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead and Lee Trevino all left their names here in black marker, each legible including the light pressure and often faded Hogan.
Passionate American artist Leroy Neiman (1921-2012) retained the title of 'world's most popular artist' for nearly half a century, with his pieces energizing the art connoisseur of every type. Capturing the moment in only a way he could, Leroy Neiman was born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1921 and traveled near and far depicting events until just before his passing in 2012. Neiman's distinct style can be found portraying a variety of subjects, with Golf and boxing among two of LeRoy Neiman's favorite. His great enthusiasm in the subject matter pieces such as this one. LeRoy Neiman trained at Chicago's prestigious School of the Art Institute, known for his trademark handlebar mustache and his bright, impressionistic portrayals of the world's top sporting events, he was a regular at major golf events as evidenced in his acclaimed 1992 coffee table book "Big Time Golf." Enjoy this completely signed 'Golf Champions' Leroy Neiman print that has been professionally triple matted and framed tastefully for maximum aesthetic appeal. A white scratch through Mr. Palmers signature and to the right that remain the only condition detractors seen in accompanying lot photos. Beckett has reviewed this signature and their FULL letter of authenticity comes with this lot.
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