Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Winter 2021
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/23/2021
Joining once again, in collaboration with the Montreal Canadiens, Classic Auctions is pleased to offer a large collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the storied club's comprehensive archives. A number of historic specimens direct from the famous team including unique displays that were once marvelously displayed in the hallowed Montreal Forum and later at the Bell Centre are available, with an endless array of legendary and monumental players featured that all proudly once donned the sacred jersey of the mighty Montreal Canadiens.
The namesake of the important Hart Memorial Trophy awarded annually to the NHL player “judged most valuable to his team", Cecil Hart coached the Montreal Canadiens in two stints, with his first from 1926-27, until and including 1931-32. Fired after a dispute with club owner Leo Dandurand, Hart agreed to return to the club in 1936-37 provided the services of Howie Morenz were re-enlisted, and spent another three seasons behind the bench. Originally displayed at the hallowed Montreal Forum and most likely later at the Bell Centre, we have a framed painting of Cecil Hart by noted Habs artist Michel Lapensee. At approx 11” x 15” and executed in water colours, Hart is perfectly depicted, with his name and tenure listed on the matte (the text appears to have been “pressed-on”, with some letters misplaced). The artist has signed, adding the date (1992), with the work double-matted and framed to approx 19” x 23”. The unique painting is flawless, with light wear to the frame including a few blemishes. An LOA from Classic Auctions will be included.
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