Bronze figurine of a cricket batsman by J. Durham, c. 1863
Object Type
Domestic items/Ornament/Figurine
Date Used
Circa 1863
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Brief Description
Bronze figurine screwed onto circular bronze base. Figure of a young mid. 19th century cricketer batting. On the top of the base is inscribed 'J. Durham'. Joseph Durham was a prolific English sculptor from the 19th century. This sculpture is one in a series of works dating from 1863.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 420 W: 145mm (H: 16 9/16 W: 5 11/16")
Figure: H: 392.5 W: 145mm (H: 15 7/16 W: 5 11/16")
plinth: H: 25 W: 145mm (H: 1 W: 5 11/16")
Figure: H: 392.5 W: 145mm (H: 15 7/16 W: 5 11/16")
plinth: H: 25 W: 145mm (H: 1 W: 5 11/16")
Media/Materials
Date Used
Circa 1863
Location
In storage
Registration No
M6770
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Mr Anthony Baer.
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