The Johnny Bucyk Auction - May 2005
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/31/2005
Classic Collectibles is very excited to offer the breathtaking artwork of Doug West, artist for the Hockey Hall of Fame throughout the 1990's. This is a rare opportunity to own a one of a kind original painting done by "America's Premier Sports Artist." Mr. West was first commissioned in 1990 by the Detroit Red Wings to paint seven players, a project which led to his association with the Hockey Hall of Fame and the artist's major undertaking to produce works of art to be used as postcard-sized, limited edition art cards which were available in 18-card sets throughout the first half of the 1990's. Each masterful creation was painted on double-weight illustration board, using the unique medium of opaque watercolor, with West commanding his unique watercolor approach to give each artwork a striking, life-like appearance. Priding himself in his Hall-of-Famer portraiture, West excites each hockey fan to relive their greatest hockey memories in these captivating masterpieces. There is only one original painting available of each. Fabulous work captures Frank Patrick, player, administrator and innovator responsible for over 20 different pieces of legislation in the NHL rule book. A fine player, Frank and his brother Lester formed the Pacific Coast Hockey League in 1911 with president Frank owning, managing and coaching the Vancouver team while also playing defence! The "Millionaires" won the Stanley Cup in 1915 and another chapter in the Patrick family legacy was written. Exceptional!
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