| Neil Leifer

Muhammad Ali KO's Sonny Liston, Lewiston ME 1965
Neil Leifer was born in New York, NY in 1942.
He resides there still.
Known for:
Some of the greatest sports images of all times, portraits of celebrities and politicians.
Most Popular Images:
"Muhammad Ali KO's Sonny Liston, Lewiston ME (May, 1965)"
"Muhammad Ali KO's Cleveland Williams, Houston TX (Nov., 1966)"
"President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon Johnson at Baseball Opener,
Washington DC (April, 1961)"
Did you know ... ?
Leifer has photographed 15 Olympic games, 4 Soccer World Cups, 10 Super Bowls,
15 Kentucky Derbies and almost every heavyweight title fight since 1960.
He photographed over 200 covers for Time, People, and Sports Illustrated.
Leifer is also a film director and producer.
Quote:
"My camera has been my ticket and my passport around the world... If you enjoy looking at [my photographs] half as much as I enjoyed taking them, I'll know that I've done my job well." - Neil Leifer, The Best of Leifer
General Format:
11" x 14", 16" x 20", 20" x 24" Silver Gelatin and type C prints.
How many photographs exist?
Small editions of 150 and 350.
Prices:
$750. - $6,000.
How are the photographs printed and signed?
Photographs are signed au recto in ink.
Technical Information: Leifer used 35mm Nikons, and 2 1/4" Rolleiflex and Hasselblad cameras.
Vintage:
No.
Portfolios:
None.
Books - In Print (order yours now!):
The Best of Leifer
Neil Leifer: Portraits
Availability:
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