Stephen Holland Art

American, b. 1941

Home » Stephen Holland Stephen Holland says, “I like the drama of Sports the way you see it on a TV closeup – like a slow-motion replay. I like to freeze-frame the image and display it in everyone’s living room.” Capturing the fury, emotion, and drama of sports is what Stephen Holland does best. Being trained in fine art, he brings classical form to this universal subject. His paintings, lithographs, and serigraphs are in private and corporate collections worldwide, including the Staples Center Downtown Los Angeles. Although Holland has painted hundreds of sports paintings for commissions, lithographs, serigraphs, and commercial ventures, he is best known for his magnificent portrait of the World’s Greatest Athlete “Muhammad Ali”. Originally painted for the Silver Anniversary of the Victor Awards (honoring Ali as “Athlete of the Century”), the painting was soon selected by Ali’s wife as the image to represent him for his 50th birthday party. Giant posters of the painting flanked the landmark Wiltern Theatre in Hollywood, as thousands attended Ali’s televised tribute. A limited-edition, fine art lithograph has been issued, each numbered and signed by Muhammed Ali and Stephen Holland. What is it that first attracted Holland to painting sports? As a young painter, unable to afford live models, he drew from boxing magazines. There he saw the male form in all its power and glory, expressed as a contemporary gladiator. Reading the articles in the magazines conveyed to him the determination and hard work that any athlete must have to be a winner. Holland found it an inspiration to himself as an artist to put as much discipline, devotion, and determination into his work, to express what both he and the athlete experience. None of this came easy for Holland. As a child, he was disabled and had to watch his family and friends play sports, while the steel brace he wore on his leg even prevented him from attending a regular school. But handicaps often heighten one’s sensitivity, and talents may develop elsewhere. So Stephen Holland sat and sketched his friends. Though his mother used to say he began drawing as soon as he could hold a pencil, his talent blossomed while attending a specialized high school that devoted half of every day to art studies—following that he participated at the Art Students League, The School of Visual Arts, and Pratt Institute, all in New York City. His talent and contribution to art and sports received national recognition last year when the American Sport Art Museum and Archives awarded him the honor of 1993 Sports Artist of the Year. Today Stephen Holland lives with his wife Nelle in their home/studio in Southern California.

Stephen HollandStephen Holland's Kobe Bryant masterpiece KP4/20 hand embellished edition, 2002

$14,900

Stephen Holland's Kobe Bryant masterpiece KP4/20 hand embellished edition

By Stephen Holland

Located in Hollister, CA

This striking 40" × 24" giclée on canvas by Stephen Holland captures the electrifying presence of Kobe Bryant in full motion. In this limited edition (KP4/20), Holland has applied ha...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Giclée

Stephen HollandStephen Holland “Mark McGwire” Signed Hand-Embellished Giclée, 25/100, 40" x 24", 2005

$3,500

Stephen Holland “Mark McGwire” Signed Hand-Embellished Giclée, 25/100, 40" x 24"

By Stephen Holland

Located in Hollister, CA

This dynamic portrait of baseball legend Mark McGwire is a powerful example of Stephen Holland’s signature style—bold, expressive, and infused with raw athletic energy. Measuring 42"...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Giclée

Stephen HollandJoe Montana MP16/16 — Hand-Embellished Giclée Signed by Artist and Athlete, 2003

$9,900

Joe Montana MP16/16 — Hand-Embellished Giclée Signed by Artist and Athlete

By Stephen Holland

Located in Hollister, CA

This powerful portrait of football legend Joe Montana by acclaimed American sports artist Stephen Holland captures the precision, focus, and intensity that defined Montana’s career. ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Giclée

Stephen Holland"Troy Aikman" Hand-Embellished Giclée by Stephen Holland 92/110, 2000

$4,900

"Troy Aikman" Hand-Embellished Giclée by Stephen Holland 92/110

By Stephen Holland

Located in Hollister, CA

This commanding hand embellished giclée captures NFL legend Troy Aikman in mid-action—his pose frozen with focus, strength, and confident resolve. The 92/110 edition number underscor...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Giclée

Stephen HollandCrosby, The Golden Goal, 2010-

$3,120

Crosby, The Golden Goal

By Stephen Holland

Located in Toronto, ON

Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas of 87 Hand Signed by Stephen Holland Autographed by Sidney Crosby

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2010s Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Giclée

Stephen HollandJack Nicklaus, 2010-

$4,400

Jack Nicklaus

By Stephen Holland

Located in Toronto, ON

Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas of 69 Hand Signed by Stephen Holland Autographed by Jack Nicklaus

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2010s Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Giclée

Stephen HollandMats Sundin, 2010-

$15,200

Mats Sundin

By Stephen Holland

Located in Toronto, ON

Original - Acrylic on Paper Hand Signed by Stephen Holland

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2010s Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Acrylic

Stephen HollandMats, 2010-

$600

Mats

By Stephen Holland

Located in Toronto, ON

Limited Edition Serigraph on Paper with Hand Embellishment of 3 Hand Signed by Stephen Holland

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2010s Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Paper

Stephen HollandBambino, 2010-

$2,400

Bambino

By Stephen Holland

Located in Toronto, ON

Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas Hand Signed by Stephen Holland

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2010s Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Giclée

Stephen HollandPicasso, 2010-

$2,400

Picasso

By Stephen Holland

Located in Toronto, ON

Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas Hand Signed by Stephen Holland

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2010s Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Giclée

Christopher OsborneTextured Print of Couple Walking in Park with Sun Shining through Trees, England, Circa 1985

$550

H 24 in W 28 in D 2 in

Textured Print of Couple Walking in Park with Sun Shining through Trees, England

Located in Preston, GB

Textured Print of Couple Walking in Park with Sun Shining through Trees, England, by 20th Century British Artist, Christopher Osborne. Art measure...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Board, Digital, Giclée

Werner BronkhorstWerner Bronkhorst - Walk On Water, 2025

$4,455

H 13 in W 16.93 in

Werner Bronkhorst - Walk On Water

Located in London, GB

Werner Bronkhorst Walk On Water, 2025 Giclée print on heavyweight 395gsm matte Canson Infinity PhotoArt ProCanvas, made with long-lasting Epson archival inks 43 x 33 cm (16.9 x 13 ...

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2010s Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Canvas, Archival Ink, Giclée

Allison LefcortPEPSI COLA

$100Sale Price|50% Off

H 22 in W 8 in

PEPSI COLA

By Allison Lefcort

Located in Aventura, FL

Lithograph in colors on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. AE edition of 100. Image size approx 20 x 6 inches. Sheet size is 22 x 8 inches. Artwork is in excellent con...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Canvas, Giclée

Pino DaeniSEASIDE SUMMER (HAND EMBELLISHED)

$2,450Sale Price|30% Off

H 32 in W 32 in

SEASIDE SUMMER (HAND EMBELLISHED)

By Pino Daeni

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand embellished giclee on canvas. Hand signed and numbered on front by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. Edition of 95. Stretched....

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Canvas, Giclée

Pino DaeniFLEETING MOMENT, 2005

$1,396Sale Price|30% Off

H 32 in W 40 in

FLEETING MOMENT

By Pino Daeni

Located in Aventura, FL

Giclee on canvas. Hand signed and numbered on front by the artist. Image size 32 x 40 in. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. Edition of 295. Not...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Canvas, Giclée

Pino DaeniMYSTIC DREAMS

$1,190Sale Price|30% Off

H 30 in W 40 in

MYSTIC DREAMS

By Pino Daeni

Located in Aventura, FL

Giclee on canvas. Hand signed and numbered on front by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. Edition of 250. Stretched. All reasonable ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Canvas, Giclée

Fabian PerezDancer in Red Skirt (signed enhanced giclee on canvas), 2002

$2,212Sale Price|25% Off

H 33.25 in W 26.5 in D 1 in

Dancer in Red Skirt (signed enhanced giclee on canvas)

By Fabian Perez

Located in Aventura, FL

Enhanced giclee on canvas (hand coated - embellished with a protective finish). Hand signed front lower right by Fabian Perez; dedicated and signed on verso by Fabian Perez. Hand n...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Canvas, Giclée

Pino DaeniSEA SPRAY (HAND EMBELLISHED)

$2,100Sale Price|30% Off

H 40 in W 30 in

SEA SPRAY (HAND EMBELLISHED)

By Pino Daeni

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand embellished giclee on canvas. Hand signed and numbered on front by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. Edition of 295. Stretched...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Canvas, Giclée

Pino DaeniRAPTURE (HAND EMBELLISHED)

$2,275Sale Price|30% Off

H 24 in W 40 in D 1 in

RAPTURE (HAND EMBELLISHED)

By Pino Daeni

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand embellished giclee on canvas. Hand signed and numbered on front by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity inc...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Canvas, Giclée

Howard BehrensSANTORINI AFTERNOON (EMBELLISHED), circa 1990

$500Sale Price|50% Off

H 13 in W 17 in

SANTORINI AFTERNOON (EMBELLISHED)

By Howard Behrens

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand embellished giclee on canvas. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Deluxe edition of 100. Canvas is stretched. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenti...

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1990s Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Canvas, Giclée

Howard BehrensBELLAGIO HILLSIDE (EMBELLISHED), 1991

$750Sale Price|50% Off

H 23.5 in W 30 in

BELLAGIO HILLSIDE (EMBELLISHED)

By Howard Behrens

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand embellished giclee on canvas. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Edition of 100. Canvas is not stretched. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticit...

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1990s Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Canvas, Giclée

Fabian PerezANNA AT THE BAR

$2,212Sale Price|25% Off

H 24 in W 30 in

ANNA AT THE BAR

By Fabian Perez

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed on front and numbered on verso by the artist. Enhanced giclee on canvas (hand coated with a protective finish on canvas to embellish it). Canvas is stretched. Artwork i...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Stephen Holland Art

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Canvas, Giclée

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Find a wide variety of authentic Stephen Holland art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Stephen Holland in digital print, giclée print, inkjet print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Stephen Holland art, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Thomas Monaghan, Robert Zakanitch, and Richard Baker. Stephen Holland art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $600 and tops out at $15,200, while the average work can sell for $3,120.