A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
This original framed Tony Gabriel portrait painted by Tex Coulter was presented to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' star tight end in recognition of his Schenley Award win as the CFL's top Canadian player in 1974. Gabriel made his final season with his hometown Ti-Cats a memorable one as he hauled in 61 receptions for 795 yards. Traded to the Ottawa Rough Riders following the season, Gabriel moved on to Canada's national capital with this remarkable award in hand. Coulter's strikingly realistic handiwork is all over this pose of Gabriel taking a knee in his #77 Tiger-Cats uniform. An 8"-tall gold-colored plaque in the shape of the Schenley Award is mounted directly onto the bottom left corner of this original Coulter portrait of Gabriel featuring the artist's familiar "Tex C" signature. Mounted in its original 34" x 28" wood frame, the Gabriel portrait measures approximately 27 1/2" x 21 1/2" and is presented with a two-level white and grey border. A small plaque originally attached at the bottom of the frame is missing, as evidenced by the glue that remains in place. The portrait has a few marks on the surface to note, though it remains in very good condition overall. A unique and distinct award straight from the collection of one of the greatest Canadian football players ever to play the game, it comes along with Tony Gabriel's signed letter of authenticity.
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