April 5th Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/6/2013
Action-packed painting depicting original Philadelphia Flyers goalie Bernie Parent. Parent’s 2.48 GAA and four shutouts helped the Flyers finished first in the West Division their very first season in the NHL. 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 the Philadelphia Flyers. This is part of the Comcast Charities Collection.