Photo of Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s signature bodybuilding pose
Pay homage to Arnold Schwarzenegger and one of the most iconic docudramas of all time, Pumping Iron, with this gallery-framed, officially licensed, limited edition facsimile of the Hand-Signed photo of Arnold in his world famous bodybuilding pose, originally signed by politician, actor, filmmaker, businessman, author, and former professional bodybuilder, Arnold Schwarzenegger of which is strictly limited to 100 units Worldwide, and has been approved and numbered accordingly.
Pumping Iron is a 1977 docudrama about the world of professional body building centering on the competition between Arnold Schwarzenegger and one of his primary competitors for the title of Mr. Olympia, Lou Ferrigno. Shot during the 100 days leading up to the Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia competitions and during the competitions themselves, the filmmakers ran out of funds to finish production and it stalled for two years. Ultimately, Schwarzenegger and other bodybuilders featured in the film helped raise funds to complete production, and it was released in 1977. The film became a box office success, making Schwarzenegger a household name. The film also served to popularize the culture of bodybuilding, and helped inspire the fitness craze of the 1980s.
Schwarzenegger began lifting weights at the age of 15. He won the Mr. Universe title at age 20 and went on to win the Mr. Olympia contest seven times, remaining a prominent presence in bodybuilding and writing many books and articles on the sport. The Arnold Sports Festival, considered the second most important professional bodybuilding event in recent years, is named after him. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time, as well as the sport's most charismatic ambassador.
The triple matted display is mounted in a high-quality wood frame with metallic fillet trim and finished with protective glass to keep it looking pristine. The customized descriptive metallic plaque, in addition to the detailed finishing and openings, add to the elegant and sophisticated gallery quality look.
Complete with a serialized certificate of authenticity and verifiable numbered hologram, this piece is an exciting investment that will only get better with age.
