Sébastien MICKE (born 1977) Mike Tyson, Las Vegas, 2013 Posterior silver-digital print, on satin-finish RC paper, after the digital shot Signed, no. 1/4 80 x 120 cm Provenance: Paris Match iconographic archives A Paris Match certificate of authenticity will be given to the buyer. On 22 November 2013, Mike Tyson welcomed the Paris Match photographer to his Las Vegas home. The former world heavyweight champion was celebrating the French release of his book, La Vérité et rien d'autre (published by Les Arènes). After winning his first world title at the age of 20, he became the richest boxer in the history of the "noble art", earning more money than Mohamed Ali, Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis and Jack Dempsey combined. A career punctuated by as many scandals and news stories as victories. It was his tattoo artist who, in 2003, before his final victorious fight, convinced him to wear a Maori symbol on his face instead of hearts. All lots are priced inclusive of VAT. VAT, at the current rate of 20%, is included in the auction price. This VAT is recoverable by the French professional. It is reimbursable for buyers from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for professional bidders providing proof of a valid intra-Community number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. The lots are sold VAT (20%) included. The VAT can be refunded to any registered European company which acquired it at auction, provided they hold a valid European VAT registration number ; and can prove the lot has been transported to the company' country of residence. The VAT can be refunded to any buyer residing outside the EU, providing export papers duly signed and cleared by the French customs or by any other member countries' customs service. Sébastien MICKE (Born in 1977) On 22 November 2013, Mike Tyson welcomed the Paris Match photographer to his Las Vegas home. The former world heavyweight champion was celebrating the release in France of his book, La Vérité et rien d'autre (published by Les Arènes). After winning his first world title at the age of 20, he became the richest boxer in the history of the "noble art", earning more money than Mohamed Ali, Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis and Jack Dempsey combined. A career punctuated by as many scandals and news stories as victories. It was his tattoo artist who, in 2003, before his final victorious fight, convinced him to wear a Maori symbol on his face instead of hearts. All lots are priced inclusive of VAT. VAT, at the current rate of 20%, is included in the auction price. This VAT is recoverable by the French professional. It is reimbursable for buyers from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for professional bidders providing proof of a valid intra-Community number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. The lots are sold VAT (20%) included. The VAT can be refunded to any registered European company which acquired it at auction, provided they hold a valid European VAT registration number ; and can prove the lot has been transported to the company' country of residence. The VAT can be refunded to any buyer residing outside the EU, providing export papers duly signed and cleared by the French customs or by any other member countries' customs service.