Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2018
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A product of Duke University, pitcher Marcus Stroman was named as a finalist for the American League pitcher's Gold Glove Award in 2017, with the Medford native being unanimously voted the Blue Jays' Pitcher of the Year by the Toronto chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. We have an original painting on canvas of the 2017 World Baseball Classic MVP, 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. 29 ½” x 42”, Stroman is wonderfully portrayed in one of his familiar poses, with both his full uniform along with the background beautifully administered in Henderson’s unique, colourful style. With no condition issues to note, 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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