Original oil on canvas basketball painting by noted sports artist Bill Williams. Signed and dated (“B. Williams 90”) in the lower right corner. Williams’ artworks are instantly recognizable because his preferred form of artwork, the still life, features sports equipment instead of the more traditional subjects of fruit, flowers, or kitchen utensils. The offered painting depicts a classic hardwood pairing: a pair of Converse high-top canvas sneakers and a vintage basketball. Both are depicted in Williams’ realistic style, making for an evocative image. In his own words: “My still life paintings are created to allow viewers to feel an emotion or memory that has been important to them. The creation of these works allows me to express ideas that can be best relayed through images. All of this is done with the idea of creating a beautiful piece of artwork and at the same time represent the history of sports, teams and athletes.” The artwork (28x22”) remains in Excellent to Mint condition. Framed to total dimensions of 33x27”. Please Note: The size and/or weight of this lot will necessitate an increased shipping charge.