Bart Forbes (b. 1939), Summer Olympics sketch (1996)

Bart Forbes (American, b. 1939) U.S. Men's Basketball Dream Team, Atlanta Summer Olympics sketch, 1996 Mixed media on paper laid on foam core 23 x 30-1/4 inches (58.4 x 76.8 cm) (image) Signed lower left: Bart Forbes The Fine Art Ltd. Olympic Games Collection Bart Forbes created the present work as a preliminary sketch for his final published poster depicting the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team. The exciting scene features Shaquille O'Neal mid-jump surrounded by a number of his teammates. The 1996 U.S.A. men's baskeball team is considered one of the greatest. Exhibiting slight differences in the positioning of figures, small details in the figures clothes, and background details the final version is published as the 1996 U.S. official Olympic licensed poster by Fine Art Ltd. HID09710052018 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Condition Report: Very small undulations along upper edge. Abrasions to sheet in left and right margins, not visible when seated in mat. Sheet overall: 28 x 35 inches Matted overall: 29 x 36 inches