Winter 2014 Auction Closing Feb 7
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/8/2014
Huge oil painting on canvas of Flyers former captain Bill Barber. He played in six NHL All-Star Games, remains the Flyers' all-time leader in goals scored (420), and is second to Clarke in games played (903) and points (883). His No. 7 has been retired by the Flyers, and he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1990.
This is one of a series of paintings Flyers owner Ed Snider commissioned from acclaimed artist Jeffrey Rubin illustrating the greatest champions of Philadelphia hockey and basketball. This impressive work of art hung in Philly’s original Spectrum until it was demolished after its last event in 2009. Rubin’s artwork is painted over a photograph on canvas stretched and mounted on wooden panels and measures 38.5 inches wide x 63 inches high. The artist has hand signed the artwork as well. Letter of Authenticity from Comcast Charities. This is part of the Comcast Charities Collection.
This lot has a Reserve Price that has not been met.