Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2020
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/20/2020
The Montreal Canadiens and Quebec Nordiques were part of what many could argue was one of hockey’s greatest rivalries. Years of tension boiled over on April 20, 1984 as Game 6 of the Adams Division Final turned into the Good Friday Massacre and an incredible amount of penalties were handed out as almost every player dropped their gloves. This original oil painting on canvas features the legendary battle, executed perfectly from a fan’s perspective from the stands 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. The artist has signed along the bottom left in blue and there is a small tear in the canvas at the start of his signature. This unframed canvas measures 39” x 37”and is a fantastic way to remember one of the game’s most memorable feuds.
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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