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 longest-serving beat writer to cover an NHL team, Red Fisher began reporting for The Montreal Star the night of the infamous Rocket Richard Riot, on March 17, 1955. Spending a quarter-century with the Star, Fisher continued to write and contribute until his passing, in 2018. Direct from the archives of the Montreal Canadiens, these bust were produced for a small number of noteworthy Canadiens dignitaries and were unveiled in 1982 for display at the hallowed Montreal Forum followed by additional display at the Molson/Bell Centre. Life-size at 12” in height with a weight of approx of 27 lbs, the plaque from the base is missing, with the bust believed to be Fisher based on the likeness coupled with his importance with the Montreal Canadiens. Featuring exquisite detail, the artist Lauren Bonet has signed the left side of the neck, adding “82”. The bronze bust has been mounted over a 6 ½” x 6 ½” x 1 ¾” hollow bronze base. An LOA from Classic Auctions will be included.
The bust along with the base and plaque all show moderate wear with a few minor blemishes visible and no damage, with surface wear along a few corners/edges of the base. There is also residue over the section the plaque was affixed.
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