Sotheby’s & Goldin Auctions Present: A Century of Champions
Sotheby’s & Goldin Auctions Present: A Century of Champions
Lot Closed
December 7, 08:21 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Original Mixed Media Painting of LeBron James by Billi Kid on 2011 NBA All Star Game Used 44x44" Floor from Staples Center
Street artist Billi Kidd brings his talent to the NBA with this large portrait of LeBron James. The “canvas” is a 44 x 44 x 3-inch section of the Staples Center, game used during the 2011 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. Treading the same boards his likeness now appears on, LeBron scored 29 points in the 2011 All-Star Game. It’s only natural that the artist chose to feature LeBron James on a piece of All-Star Game flooring as the future Hall of Famer has appeared in 16 All-Star Games and was voted its MVP 3 times. The high contrast portrait depicts LeBron in his Miami Heat uniform about to take a free throw. The background is a splash of darks and colors, letting the portrait of LeBron “pop.” An impressive piece that captures the excitement of LeBron on an actual “game used” canvas. This incredible piece comes with a COA from Project Center Court authenticating that this piece is a “Number 1 of 1 from court section K-15” and painted by artist Billi Kid. Additionally, there is another COA from Authentic Sports Furnishings (CPX-NB180322762) authenticating that this piece came from floor section K-15 used on February 20, 2011 and was painted by artist Billi Kid.