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.
Spending his entire career with the Bleu Blanc Rouge, Alfred “Pit” Lepine was a veteran of over 500 NHL contests, and was known as a skilled goal scorer, especially adept in the corners. Pit would be named Montreal Canadiens head coach after the drowning death of Babe Siebert in 1939, with his tenure lasting a mere season before being replaced by Dick Irvin. Originally displayed at the hallowed Montreal Forum and most likely later at the Bell Centre, we have a framed painting of Pit Lepine by noted Habs artist Michel Lapensee. At approx 11” x 15” and executed in water colours, Lepine is wonderfully portrayed, with his name and tenure listed on the matte. The artist has signed, adding the date (1992), with the work double-matted and framed to approx 19” x 23”. The unique painting is flawless, with some light wear to the frame. An LOA from Classic Auctions will be included.
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