Gamechangers

Online, 23 July – 14 August 2020

From the iconic Warhol portrait of Muhammad Ali to the most comprehensive sneaker record of Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls career from streetwear mainstay Stadium Goods, the Gamechangers sale series is an homage to the vast and diverse world of sports. Highlights from the three sales include a Nike Air Ship that Jordan wore during his rookie season, a Walter Iooss, Jr. photograph of Kobe Bryant and Jonas Wood’s Double Basketball Orchid 2 (State I, II and III). Explore the sales online, read more about the works offered and contact a specialist for a private viewing virtually or in person at Rockefeller Center.









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  • Walter Iooss, Jr. (B.1943)

    Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA, 1993
    Iris print, printed 1998
    signed, titled and dated (verso) image: 30 x 20 in. (76.2 x 50.8 cm.)
    overall: 26 x 36 in. (81.2 x 91.4 cm.)
    Estimate
    $2,500–$3,500
    Related sale
    The Athlete: Photographs by Walter Iooss, Jr., Online, 23 July – 11 August

  • Walter Iooss, Jr. (B.1943)

    Dwight Clark, “The Catch”, San Francisco, CA, 1982
    Fujicolor Crystal Archive print, printed 2004
    signed, titled and dated in ink (recto); dated and numbered ‘1 of 2’ in ink (verso)
    image: 20 ¾ x 30 ½ in. (52.7 x 77.4 cm.)
    sheet: 27 ¼ x 36 ½ in. (69.2 x 92.7 cm.)
    This work is number one from an edition of two.
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    Related sale
    The Athlete: Photographs by Walter Iooss, Jr., Online, 23 July – 11 August

  • Andy Warhol (1928–1987)

    Chris Evert, 1978
    acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
    40 x 40 in. (101.6 x 101.6 cm.)
    Estimate
    Price on request
    Related sale
    For the Love of the Game: Sports in Modern and Contemporary Art, Private Sales, 23 July – 14 August

  • Andy Warhol (1928–1987)

    Jack Nicklaus, 1978
    acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
    40 x 40 in. (101.6 x 101.6 cm.)
    Estimate
    Price on request
    Related sale
    For the Love of the Game: Sports in Modern and Contemporary Art, Private Sales, 23 July – 14 August

  • Andy Warhol (1928–1987)

    Pele
    stamped with the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc. stamps and numbered 'FA05.00441' (on the reverse)
    unique polaroid print
    4 ¼ x 3 ⅜ in. (10.8 x 8.6 cm.)
    Executed in 1977.
    Estimate
    Price on request
    Related sale
    For the Love of the Game: Sports in Modern and Contemporary Art, Private Sales, 23 July – 14 August

  • Air Jordan 7 “Olympic,” Player Exclusive, Game Worn Sneaker

    Nike, 1992
    Size 13
    Mid-Top
    Estimate
    $50,000–70,000
    Related sale
    Original Air: Michael Jordan Game-Worn and Player Exclusive Sneaker Rarities, Online, 30 July – 13 August

  • Air Jordan 14 “Chicago,” Player Exclusive, Practice Worn Sneaker

    Nike, 1998
    Size 13
    Mid-Top
    Estimate
    $6,000–8,000
    Related sale
    Original Air: Michael Jordan Game-Worn and Player Exclusive Sneaker Rarities, Online, 30 July – 13 August


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    Air Ship, MJ Player Exclusive, Game Worn Sneaker
    Nike, 1984
    Left Shoe: Size 13.5, Right Shoe: Size 13
    High Top
    $350,000–550,000