Cricket, MCC Limited Edition, Print Thomas Hope of Amsterdam, Jean François Sablet

Description

MCC Limited Edition Cricket Print Thomas Hope of Amsterdam Jean François Sablet No.321/500

A decorative framed print on canvas after the celebrated painting Mr Hope of Amsterdam Playing Cricket by the Swiss-born artist Jean-François Sablet (1745–1819).

The composition depicts Henry Hope of Amsterdam, one of the earliest known patrons and players of cricket, preparing to bat with the distinctive curved bat used during the late 18th century. The scene is widely recognised as an important representation of the early history of cricket, capturing the sport during its formative years.

Printed on canvas and attractively framed, this piece makes an excellent display item for cricket enthusiasts, collectors of sporting art, clubs, pavilions, offices or traditional interiors.

Image size: 62 × 51 cm.

Condition: Presented in good overall condition with minor age-related wear to the frame. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

MCC Limited Edition Cricket Print Thomas Hope of Amsterdam Jean François Sablet No.321/500

An attractive and highly collectable MCC cricketing print depicting “Thomas Hope of Amsterdam”, reproduced from the original painting by Jean François Sablet held in the collection of the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord’s.

The scene depicts an early game of cricket, with Thomas Hope standing at the wicket holding his bat, surrounded by players and spectators against an atmospheric landscape. It is a particularly appealing image for collectors interested in the early history of cricket, sporting art and Lord’s memorabilia.

This example comes from The MCC Portfolio of Cricketing Prints and retains its original certificate to the reverse. The certificate confirms that the work is one of only 500 oleographic reproductions produced from the original painting.

Published by Trio Publications Ltd, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire.

Presented in a decorative light-coloured frame with gilt inner detail, making it ready for display in a study, library, office, clubhouse or cricket enthusiast’s home.

A wonderful piece of MCC and cricketing memorabilia, combining sporting history with a highly decorative period image.

Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description and show the condition, frame and original certificate.

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