Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/6/2018
The most beloved slugger to ever step up to the plate, Babe Ruth continues to cast a large and encompassing shadow, with the icon widely considered by many as the all-time greatest. We have an original painting on canvas of the Yankees legend, executed by renowned artist Murray Henderson. A charitable organization supporter and noteworthy for his sports representations, Henderson’s works are accounted for in a number of private and corporate collections throughout Canada, the US and Europe. At approx. 31 ½” x 41”, Ruth is wonderfully executed with his stance, bat and pinstriped uniform all expertly depicted, with the background a resplendent wash of brilliant colours. With no condition issues for the impressive original work, Murray has signed along the bottom right in white, with the painting to be shipped rolled.
Murray was born in Toronto in 1968. He began displaying artistic abilities at a very young age. When he was in grade one, Murray was assessed at a grade eight level for artistic ability. In grade Four he entered the art competition at the CNE and received first prize. By grade six he designed the school logo for his school, which still appears on that school's crest today. Murray later moved to Calgary Alberta and while in high school, he produced and marketed a limited-edition print of John Lennon, which he sold worldwide. As a self-taught artist, Murray has enjoyed exceptional success with his wildlife paintings, generating millions of dollars for such charities as Ducks Unlimited, and Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Childhood Cancer Foundation Canada, and Sick Kids Hospital Toronto, Murray now finds his work leaning towards personal interest pieces, mostly with a hockey theme. He did a print to help generate funds for the NHL's Hockey Fights Cancer charity and another with the Detroit Red Wings "Grind Line" with many more hockey themed paintings in the works including one with Wayne Gretzky. Among his many exceptional artistic skills are his ability to capture facial expressions in his character pieces. Rich in detail, his paintings have a compelling draw. Murray's work is featured in private and corporate collections in Canada, the U.S., Scotland, England, Ireland, Sweden, South Africa and Australia. Many prominent NHL personnel own Murray's art.
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