Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Winter 2021
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/23/2021
Joining once again, in collaboration with the Montreal Canadiens, Classic Auctions is pleased to offer a large collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the storied club’s comprehensive archives. A number of historic specimens direct from the famous team including unique displays that were once marvelously displayed in the hallowed Montreal Forum and later at the Bell Centre are available, with an endless array of legendary and monumental players featured that all proudly once donned the sacred jersey of the mighty Montreal Canadiens.
Originally beginning his career when asked to fill in for a sick announcer, Danny Gallivan enjoyed a 32-year run with Hockey Night in Canada, mainly calling Montreal Canadiens contests. Providing the play-by-play for over 1,900 regular-season and playoff matches, Gallivan retired after the 1983-84 season, passing away in 1993. Direct from the archives of the Montreal Canadiens, these bust were produced for a small number of noteworthy Canadiens dignitaries and were unveiled in 1982 for display at the hallowed Montreal Forum followed by additional display at the Molson/Bell Centre. Life-size at 12” in height with a weight of approx of 20 lbs, Gallivan’s likeness has been masterfully captured with exquisite detail, with the artist Lauren Bonet signing the left side of the neck, adding “82”. The bronze bust has been mounted over a 6 ½” x 6 ½” x 1 ¾” hollow bronze base. A plaque has been affixed with “Danny Gallivan” engraved in script, with “Bronze 82” over the left side. An LOA from Classic Auctions will be included.
The bust along with the base and plaque all show moderate wear with a few minor blemishes visible and no damage, with a bit of surface wear over corners/edges of the base.
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