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Description: Original oil painting of Willie Mays by artist Stanley Silver. In his unique style, Stanley Silver will capture the essence of Giants great Willie Mays in oil on canvas painted live at the Hometown Heroes attraction at DHL All-Star FanFest. The "Say Hey Kid" earned two MVP awards and played in a record-tying 24 All-Star games and capped off an illustrious career with his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979. This painting will blend a timeless image of Willie Mays with a modern, abstract background. Silver's artwork spotlights the impact of sport and celebrity on our culture. With his realistic technique, Silver illustrates the intensity of the colorful personalities he paints, as well as their raw emotion as they actively pursue their passions. Silver's art has been shown at prominent galleries, museums and stadiums in the United States. His work has also been utilized for some of sports most prestigious events including the World Series, NHL All-Star Game, and New York Marathon. **Note: This painting will be on display at DHL All-Star FanFest the weekend of July 7th. Photos will be available online and via email shortly before the auction on July 10th. Please contact Hunt Auctions, Inc. if you wish to have a photograph of the painting emailed to you as it becomes available.

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