Framed print of Sir Garfield Sobers
Object Type
Artwork/Print
Framed
Date Used
05 Jan 1972
1999
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A "Frame by Frame" limited edition print featuring a series of six black and white photo images of Gary Sobers (West Indian Cricketer), playing for the World XI team, batting against a delivery by Terry Jenner (Australian cricketer), resulting in a Four which heralded Sobers' double century. Sobers was to make 254 for the World XI team ensuring they snatched victory from the more consistent Australians. This match between Australia and the Rest of the World was played at the M.C.G. between the 1st-6th January 1972. Below the images is a concise match summary, flanked by listings of Sobers' career statistics. This print is hand signed by Sobers, and is an "artist's proof" copy for a series of 250 limited edition prints.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 482 W: 1102 D: 15mm (H: 19 W: 43 3/8 D: 9/16")
Associated Event
Associated Person
Date Used
05 Jan 1972
1999
1999
Location
On display
Registration No
M8815
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Dean Frenkel, Ross McIntosh & Spencer White
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