TO BE RETURNED/PICKED UP
Fri, Feb 6, 2026 12:00AM EST
Lot 202
"Ali Underwater" by Flip Schulke, 1961
Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Description
This is an iconic and visually stunning gelatin silver print of boxing legend Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) training underwater, captured by the pioneering photojournalist Flip Schulke in 1961. The image, one of the most recognized sports photographs of the 20th century, features the 19-year-old boxer in a perfect fighting stance at the bottom of the Sir John Hotel swimming pool in Miami, Florida.
The photograph is a masterful blend of athleticism and art, elevating the subject beyond a simple sports photo into the realm of cultural symbolism. It captures Ali's grace, power, and focused gaze, with the water's reflection creating an abstract, artistic effect in the upper frame.
Key Details:
- Artist: Flip Schulke (American, 1930–2008).
- Title: Ali Underwater.
- Year Conceived: 1961.
- Medium: Gelatin silver print.
- Dimensions:.H:74in W:52in
- Edition: from a limited edition of 99
- Condition: excellent
Condition
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