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. Beautiful rendition of Woody "Porky" Dumart, one of Boston's most popular athletes by the time he retired in 1954 following a fabulous 15-year NHL career alongside linemates Milt Schmidt and Bobby Bauer. The Kraut Line led the Bruins to Stanley Cup titles in 1939 and '41 and finished 1-2-3 in league scoring in '39-40. Dumart was regarded by most as the best two-way player in hockey.
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