Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/7/2017
Classic Auctions is pleased to present this breathtaking artwork by HHOF artist Doug West. Priding himself in his Hall-of-Famer portraiture, West excites each hockey fan to relive their greatest hockey memories with this captivating masterpiece. Unlike some artists who have said they have a difficult time painting Maurice Richard, West had no problem creating this dazzling rendition of the "Rocket." The legendary eyes of the Canadiens' great are stirring indeed and provoke thoughts of what terrified goaltenders last saw before the puck entered the net. The beholder truly is inspired by both Richard and West in this one-of-one masterpiece which has been matted and framed (21" x 29") along with a nice flowing signature of the great goal scorer. Remarkable!
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.
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