michael phelps‘The historic performance at the 2008 Beijing Olympics is one of the most memorable athletic displays of all time – and now a unique set of 8 oil paintings, created by a renowned artist and signed by the immortal swimmer, is up for sale… but it’ll cost you a pretty penny!
TMZ Sports The “Golden Eight” collection created by the famous artist has learned Brian Fox – known for its ability to capture celebrities and athletes – is being sold for $2 million!!!
Each of the eight exquisite pieces commissioned by the owner Todd Patkin in ’08, was inspired by a moment from the Games … and all bear Phelps’ signature.
“This collection is some of the most complex artworks I have ever put on canvas,” the acclaimed artist said.
“With every stroke, my goal was not only to portray Phelps’ energy and power while swimming, but also to highlight his individual personality through his famous swimming expressions.”
Fox has featured some of the most iconic stars, including Jackie Robinson And Mohammad AliHe is also the artist of the painting “Miracle on Ice,” which depicts the U.S. hockey team that defeated the mighty Soviets in 1980.
Of course, Phelps’ Olympic Games were the most spectacular in the history of global competition. Michael competed in eight events and won a gold medal in each one. Eight out of eight:
100 m butterfly
200 m butterfly
200 m freestyle
200 m individual medley
400 m individual medley
4x100m freestyle relay
4x200m freestyle relay
4x100m medley relay
Phelps retired with 23 gold medals, and 28 medals in total … cementing himself as the greatest Olympian of all time.
US Olympic Hall of Famer and 3-time Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaineswho is now the voice of swimming in America, spoke about the importance of works of art.
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“Brian Fox is the ultimate sports artist. His 8 paintings depicting Michael’s 8 out of 8 performance at the Beijing Olympics are the most beautiful works of sports art I have ever seen.”
Gaines added … “They depict every detail of Michaels’ historic swim and I was privileged to know Brian and see these amazing images up close. These will be invaluable one day and Brian will continue to showcase his talent for years to come.”
One-third of the proceeds from the sales will be donated to help cancer patients and their families in the New England area.
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