Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/7/2017
Natural enthusiasm or disrespect to the opposing pitcher? Bat flipping seems to be either or depending on your own personal view. We have an original painting on canvas by renowned and highly collected artist Murray Henderson of Jose Bautista’s flip after hitting his three-run homer in the 7th against the Rangers in Game 5 of the 2015 ALDS. A sequence work, Bautista is pictured from follow-through to flip, with both the slugger and bat expertly depicted in Henderson’s unique, expressionistic style. Mounted to a wood frame at full dimensions of 30” x 44”, the canvas remains in wonderful condition with just a few errant marks along the top section, with Henderson signing in green along the bottom left.
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 world wide. 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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