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.
Retiring from the game in 2005 due to the recurring cancer that would take his life five years later, Pat Burns is widely heralded as one of the best coaches in the history of the NHL. Beginning with the Montreal Canadiens in 1988, Burns would spend four seasons with the Habs before an additional decade shared amongst three other clubs, and he is the only coach in history to win the Jack Adams Award three separate times. Originally displayed at the hallowed Montreal Forum and most likely later at the Bell Centre, we have a framed painting of Pat Burns by noted Habs artist Michel Lapensee. At approx 11” x 15” and executed in water colours, the 2014 HOF inductee is expertly depicted, with his name and tenure listed on the matte. 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 a bit of damage to the text on the matte and light wear to the frame. An LOA from Classic Auctions will be included.
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