Michael Jordan "The Spirit" at Hindman | October 26, 2021

He’s back.

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n October 2020, Hindman presented “The Spirit,” a bronze maquette of the iconic Michael Jordan statue that stands at Chicago’s United Center, where Jordan cemented his legacy as the greatest of all time.

Limited to an initial offering of only 55 maquettes sculpted in 1994, Hindman’s sale last year was the first presentation of this rare figure at auction since that initial release over 25 years ago. The statue sparked global interest and spirited bidding.

Now, Hindman is proud to offer another piece of Rare Air — Number 9 of the 55 edition. The number 9 symbolizes Jordan’s jersey in both the 1984 Olympics and as a member of the 1992 Dream Team.

Held in a private collection since the original acquisition in 1994, the statue features the original documentation and has been preserved with great care and respect worthy of Jordan’s iconic stature.

“The Spirit” is the featured highlight among a considerable amount of exceptional Jordan material in our October 26 auction of Sports Memorabilia.

We are delighted to present this remarkable piece of history and welcome you to review “The Spirit” online via this direct link to Lot 274 at HindmanAuctions.com.

Best wishes, James Smith Specialist, Sports Memorabilia

LOT 274 A 1994 Michael Jordan United Center Bronze Maquette, “The Spirit,” designed by Omri Amrany and Julie Rotblatt-Amrany, limited to 123, of which only 55 were produced and auctioned as a fundraiser for the James Jordan Boys & Girls Club; representing Jordan’s United States Olympic Team jersey number 9, this maquette is 9/123 in the series and is signed in the bronze by Jordan and Amrany (signatures are engraved into the sculpture); resting on a granite base.

Held in a private collection since the original offering in 1994, the maquette includes all documentation from original purchase.

Height of sculpture: 26 inches.

Height of base: 6 inches.

Estimate $25,000 - $35,000

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