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BERNIE FUCHS.
Muhammad Ali studies.Together, 3 proposed
TV Guide cover designs, the chosen design
featured Ali with both gloves raised in
triumph and was published in May, 1975 to
accompany the article titled, “Muhammad
Ali Defends His Title on Home TV This
Week.” Graphite on paper. Profile with
raised finger. 470x382 mm; 18
1
/
2
x15 inches.
Unsigned * Profile with boxing glove.
596x381 mm; 23
1
/
2
x19
3
/
8
inches. Signed
lower left * Facial portrait. 660x508 mm;
26x20 inches. Signed lower right.
[3,000/4,000]
Fuchs (1932-2009) was the youngest artist to
be inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall
of Fame in 1975.