Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/6/2018
The Conn Smythe Trophy winner as he helped the Habs to the 1971 Stanley Cup, Ken Dryden then won the Calder Trophy as the rookie of the year… the following season! A total of five Stanley Cup championships would be won by the Cornell alum, in just over 7 full seasons of NHL hockey. We have an original painting on canvas of the politician and businessman, executed by renowned artist Murray Henderson. A charitable organization supporter and noteworthy for his sports representations, Henderson’s works are accounted for in a number of private and corporate collections throughout Canada, the US and Europe. At approx. 41” x 42”, Dryden is depicted earlier-on in his career in game-action, with his image, uniform and equipment wonderfully executed in Henderson’s unique and brilliant style. With no condition issues for the attractive canvas, the artist has signed along the bottom right in white, with the painting to be shipped rolled.
Murray was born in Toronto in 1968. He began displaying artistic abilities at a very young age. When he was in grade one, Murray was assessed at a grade eight level for artistic ability. In grade Four he entered the art competition at the CNE and received first prize. By grade six he designed the school logo for his school, which still appears on that school's crest today. Murray later moved to Calgary Alberta and while in high school, he produced and marketed a limited-edition print of John Lennon, which he sold worldwide. As a self-taught artist, Murray has enjoyed exceptional success with his wildlife paintings, generating millions of dollars for such charities as Ducks Unlimited, and Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Childhood Cancer Foundation Canada, and Sick Kids Hospital Toronto, Murray now finds his work leaning towards personal interest pieces, mostly with a hockey theme. He did a print to help generate funds for the NHL's Hockey Fights Cancer charity and another with the Detroit Red Wings "Grind Line" with many more hockey themed paintings in the works including one with Wayne Gretzky. Among his many exceptional artistic skills are his ability to capture facial expressions in his character pieces. Rich in detail, his paintings have a compelling draw. Murray's work is featured in private and corporate collections in Canada, the U.S., Scotland, England, Ireland, Sweden, South Africa and Australia. Many prominent NHL personnel own Murray's art.
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