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"Float Like a Butterfly" – Tribute Art Print of Muhammad Ali
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."
The moment. The legend. The quote that defined a champion.
"Float Like a Butterfly" captures Muhammad Ali in one of the most iconic moments in sports history—standing tall over Sonny Liston after his legendary first-round knockout. In this tribute piece, a butterfly and a bee subtly hover in the scene, symbolizing Ali’s grace and power, and bringing to life his most famous words with artistic flair.
This bold and energetic painting is available in two exclusive limited edition formats:
Celebrate the spirit, swagger, and legacy of The Greatest with a piece that hits just as hard as the legend himself.
Style 1 – Collector’s Edition
• Edition of 99
• Signed and numbered by the artist on unstretched canvas.
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Style 2 – Artist Proof Edition
• Edition of only 15
• Hand-embellished by Yost
• Framed, signed, and numbered
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
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Every edition is produced, inspected, and signed in the studio. Yost builds each composition through drawing, pigment, revision, and the remembered quality of western light.