AI Appraisal Estimate

This item is a framed print depicting a boxing scene, stylistically consistent with the expressionist sports illustrations of LeRoy Neiman. The artwork features two figures in boxing attire, rendered with loose, sketchy line work and vibrant washes of pink, teal, and blue. The work bears several handwritten notations consistent with a preparatory sketch or limited edition print, including 'Boxing Hall', 'Duane Bobick Heavyweight', 'End of second round', and 'End of 1st Round'. The lower right corner bears a signature consistent with 'LeRoy Neiman' and the date '72', while the lower left shows a marking of '9/250', suggesting it may be a limited edition serigraph or lithograph. The paper appears slightly aged with a warm tone, housed in a double mat with a gold-toned frame. Notable features include the USA boxing jersey numbered '35'. The identification is considered a hypothesis, as signatures and edition numbers cannot be verified for authenticity without physical inspection to determine the printing method and paper stock. The condition appears stable within the frame, though there is a prominent reflection on the glass surface in the photograph.

I have evaluated this framed print, which depicts a boxing scene featuring Duane Bobick and bears a signature consistent with LeRoy Neiman dated '72'. Based on what I can see in the digital image, the work displays the vibrant expressionist style and sketchy line work characteristic of Neiman's early-to-mid 1970s sports illustrations. The notation '9/250' suggests this is a limited edition serigraph or lithograph. However, I cannot verify the printing method or paper stock from a photograph; a physical inspection is required to distinguish a hand-pulled print from an offset lithographic reproduction. The value estimate of $1,000 to $2,500 is based on the hypothesis that this is a period-authentic limited edition work. The market for sports-themed art by acclaimed illustrators remains stable, particularly for pieces documenting specific historical athletic figures. This estimate assumes the signature is period-correct and the edition number is valid. I can't determine from a photo if the signature is hand-signed or printed. Authentication would require an in-person examination by a specialist to check for an embossed seal, paper watermarks, and ink penetration. If the piece is confirmed through physical inspection and provenance documentation, it occupies the higher end of the range. Conversely, if it is determined to be a later decorative reproduction or an 'in the style of' copy without a verifiable signature, the value would likely drop significantly to a decorative range of $100 to $300. The current framing appears to provide adequate protection, but the reflection on the glass prevents a full assessment of potential foxing or light-induced fading on the paper surface.