Overtime Auction #7
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/18/2006
Another remarkable work of art by Bernard Pelletier, this one recalls a sad but defining moment in the history of the province of Quebec. Absolutely outraged at the suspension of their idol Maurice Richard for the remainder of the 1954-55 season and the Stanley Cup playoffs by NHL president Clarence Campbell, Canadiens’ fans went berserk on March 17, 1955. The Forum and shops along St. Catherine street had their windows smashed and cars were overturned and set on fire as French Canadian people, and others, showed their anger over their hero’s treatment. Maurice Richard had to make a radio address to calm his worshipping supporters and restore order in Montreal. This huge pencil and acrylic paint creation here measures 22” by 28” and has been nicely matted and shrink-wrapped. The legendary Richard autographed this one in black marker, adding his famous circled number “9”. One of the works that Bernard Pelletier is the most proud of, this one-of-a-kind artwork recalls a 50-year old event that will forever be remembered.
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