A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Talk about a unique collector's piece, Wayne Gretzky has added his #99 to his personalized autograph on this original dual portrait of the Great One painted by the late Carleton "Mac" McDiarmid. Gretzky has signed "To Mac, Warmest Regards" and dated his signature, "Montreal, Quebec, June 9, 1981" in the upper left corner of this colorful painting on 15 1/2" x 13" professional illustration board. The artist has signed "Mac" beside the left knee of his portrait of number 99 in a blue and orange Oilers road uniform in the bottom left quarter of the portrait which features a blue-eyed, orange-skinned Gretzky without his helmet on the right side of the painting. The 10" x 8" portrait is presented with a brown matte border that is taped in place on the illustration board. A remarkable autographed Gretzky original portrait from the outset of his legendary career by one of hockey's truly gifted artists. [red] Addendum; Take notice that the dated signature, "Montreal, Quebec, June 9, 1981" wasn't hand written by Gretzky.[/red]
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