A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Strike up the band to kickoff the bidding on this fantastic Peter Dalla Riva action portrait by the late and legendary Dewitt "Tex" Coulter. Inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1993, Dalla Riva exhibits the sure hands that made him one of the league's greatest tight ends. Wearing the green Alouettes uniform of the early 1970s in this life-like original 27 1/2" x 21 1/2" painting, the Italian born, Hamilton-raised Dalla Riva became a Montreal institution as he made huge contributions to the team's three Grey Cup titles in the 1970s. This incredible Coulter original is mounted in its vintage 34" x 28" faded gold-painted wood frame. The artist's trademark "Tex" signature appears in the bottom right of the portrait, which remains in absolutely outstanding condition. Our clients have an insatiable appetite for the striking works of Coulter, an All-Star football lineman with the New York Giants and Alouettes who was just as successful, if not more so, in his artistic endeavors. Originally presented to Dalla Riva himself, this one-of-a-kind portrait of one of the CFL's greatest players comes along with his letter of authenticity.
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