Michael Phelps‘ historic run on the 2008 Beijing Olympics is among the most memorable athletic performances ever — and now a one-of-a-kind set of 8 oil work, carried out by a famed artist, and signed by the immortal swimmer, is up on the market … however it’s gonna price ya!
TMZ Sports activities has realized the “Golden Eight” assortment, created by famend artist Brian Fox — recognized for his potential to seize celebs and athletes — is being shopped for $2 MILLION!!!
Every of the eight beautiful items, commissioned by proprietor Todd Patkin in ’08, was impressed by a second from the Video games … and all have been signed by Phelps.
“This collection was one of the most complex works of art I’ve ever had to capture on the canvas,” the acclaimed artist mentioned.
“With every stroke, my goal was to not only portray the energy and power of Phelps while he was swimming, but also shine his individual personality through his famed swimming expressions.”
Fox has painted among the most iconic stars, together with Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali. He is additionally the artist behind the “Miracle on Ice” portray depicting the American hockey staff that defeated the mighty Soviets in 1980.
After all, Phelps had the best Olympic Video games within the historical past of the worldwide competitors. Michael entered 8 occasions, and received gold in each single received. Eight for eight:
100-meter butterfly
200-meter butterfly
200-meter freestyle
200-meter particular person medley
400-meter particular person medley
4×100 meter freestyle relay
4×200 meter freestyle relay
4×100 meter medley relay
Phelps retired with 23 gold medals, and 28 in complete … cementing himself as arguably the best Olympian ever.
U.S. Olympic Corridor of Famer and 3x Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines, now the voice of swimming in America, talked in regards to the significance of the artworks.
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“Brian Fox is the G.O.A.T. of sports artists. His 8 paintings of Michael representing his perfect 8 for 8 at the Beijing Olympics are the most beautiful pieces of sports art I have ever seen.”
Gaines continued … “They represent every detail of Michael’s historic swims and I was so honored to get to know Brian and witness these amazing paintings up close and personal. These will be priceless one day and Brian will continue to show his brilliance for years to come.”
We’re advised a 3rd of the proceeds from the sale can be donated to charity.
