The Yankees are headed to the World Series, and the world of fine art?
Five-time series champ Derek Jeter was at NYC’s Taglialatella Galleries last week, signing pieces for their upcoming exhibit of Russell Young’s work on the legendary shortstop put together with Major League Baseball.
“Jeter wanted to have an artist do a collection of paintings,” gallery partner Brian Swarts tells us. “He likes art and wanted images that were important to him in his career. They went through a variety of artists and it landed on Russell because Jeter liked his style and thought the art was cool.”
The collection features original paintings and screen prints of Jeter in action, including one word titled, “The Swing,” of him hitting a homer against the Mets in the World Series in 2000.
The other, titled “The Jump,” shows him making a play at short stop.
Each original work is covered in diamond dust, creating a glimmering effect, and will be signed by Jeter.
They’re going for $40,000 to $60,000 for a diptych of both.
Those who buy the works will be invited to have dinner with Jeter, prepared by famed chef Daniel Boulud in Miami, Fla., during Art Basel.
The works will also show at Art Miami, where fans can get a chance to get prints for $1,000.
Young has done other art pieces on Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Mick Jagger, Muhammad Ali and Jackie Kennedy.
“Derek is so friendly and such a gentleman,” Swarts said of working with the retired slugger.
The exhibit opens on Oct. 24. The gallery has previously offered up work by Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Banksy, Kaws and Daniel Arsham.
The pieces of Jeter have been authenticated by Major League Baseball, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Hall of Famer’s Turn 2 Foundation — which has a mission to get kids away from drugs and turn towards healthy choices.
The Yankees are heading to the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers starting Oct. 25.
