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Original Oversized 1971 Piatti Muhammad Ali Frazier Boxing Exhibition Poster

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This original, oversized, offset lithograph exhibition poster, called "The Fight" was created by award winning, Swiss graphic artist, Celestino Piatti in 1971 Iconic, Rare, Original, First Printing of Celestino Piatti's, Cubist, Graphic Art, Award Winning, Exhibition Poster created for the 1971 worldwide boxing event between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. This was also the first major bout in which Cassius Clay fought under his new Muslim name, Mohammed Ali. The World Heavyweight Boxing Championship Match, was also dubbed. "The Fight of the Century". The live event was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, but in a rare telecast, it was simultaneously broadcast, live, via close cuicuit TV to the 142nd Street Armory of Harlem, in Manhattan. This was the first time Ali and Frazier were paired up with each other. Frazier won the title by an unanimous decision, thus making this, Mohammed Ali's, first professional defeat. Piatti was commissioned to design a poster which would advertising the rare closed-circuit live screening of a sporting event This poster was produced for the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), which hosted the only Harlem screening of the fight. The fight has been considered the most legendary boxing event in history and this poster, awarded the prize, "Best Swiss Poster of the Year", is considered the one of the most iconic exhibition poster in sporting history "The Fight." was published by Darien House, New York, 1971 Measurements 45" H x 30" W Very rare, original Sporting and Mid Century Modern graphic work of art CONDITION NOTES; As seen in my photos, there is some yellowing approximately 1/2"-1" wide around the perimeter of the image. Once framed and matted, these imperfections will be hidden and the poster will display beautifully. I HIGHLY recommend using only non-glare glass with a UV filter Regular glass will turn the artwork into a giant mirror, reflecting everything especially all light sources. In very overall nice vintage condition slight imperfections around the edges, are minimal commensurate with its age of over 50 years
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1971
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. As seen in my photos, there is some yellowing approximately 1/2" around the perimeter of the image. Some minor creases on corners and a little on edges. No tears Once framed & matted, creases & yellowing will be hidden by the matte.
  • Seller Location:
    St.Petersburg, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Piatti Ali Frazier Exhibition Poster 19711stDibs: LU802943091752

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