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.
Legendary throughout the game as one of the first considerable superstars, Howie Morenz serves as both one of the most iconic Montreal Canadiens in history, and as one of the sport’s most tragic figures, losing his life at just 34. Hailing directly from the archives of the Montreal Canadiens and most likely displayed originally in the Montreal Forum and possibly later at the Bell Centre, this unique photo of the iconic superstar is an original print from the noted Rice Studios, with hand-coloured accents added to the uniform including the socks and skates along with the ice surface, making the photo a true artwork that is one-of-a-kind. At 10 ½” x 13 ½”, the image is especially well known and served as Howie’s personal favourite, seeing use as the cover of his memorial program along with a number of hockey cards. Numerous brushstrokes have been masterfully added and are easily decipherable, with “Rice” over the bottom left corner. The paper used indicates a vintage print, with the work at some later point being mounted to a matte with silver name plaque beneath and framed (the work has been removed from the 23" x 26" frame, with the option of the winning bidder to have the frame accompany the work). The overall condition is gorgeous, with no issues visible. Produced by one of the sport’s most preeminent photographers, this original hand-coloured photo of Morenz is one of the most attractive depictions for any player we have ever handled. An LOA from Classic Auctions will be included.
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