A boxing sketch in felt pen by the late Muhammad Ali sold for more than $425,000 at an auction in New York on Tuesday of his little-known artworks, some of which went for many times overestimates.
The sketch, called “Sting Like a Bee,” and drawn on paper in 1978 was the most sought-after work among more than 20 paintings, drawings, and sketches by the former heavyweight champion that reflected Ali’s interest in religion, social justice, and his own career. It carried a pre-sale estimate of $40,000 to $60,000.
