A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Impressive (and very, very heavy!) solid bronze sculpture statue depicts Canadiens great Yvan Cournoyer in full flight. A 10-time Stanley Cup winner, Cournoyer scored 428 regular season goals and 64 more in the playoffs and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982. Offered here is a nicely detailed rendition of the Roadrunner that portrays Cournoyer in his captain's jersey with his retired #12 prominently displayed on the back and both sleeves. The sculpture stands roughly 16 inches tall from the top of Cournoyer's head to the bottom of the oval-shaped 1 1/2" wood base. The action scene sculpture stretches 20" in length from the top of Yvan's head to the blade of his left skate. An individual bronze hockey stick inserts nicely into the statue's gloved hands. Comes along with a wood case, including a detachable lid with clasps, that stands 18 1/2" tall and measures 12 1/2" x 20" across and has handles attached to both ends. This is a one of a kind sculpture and the only one ever produced by the artist, it was originally offered to Cournoyer personally and comes from his personal collection. Will also come with an LOA signed by Yvan. Please contact us about special shipping arrangements. Please note that this item is subject to a silent Reserve.
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