Lot #1056 - W.G.GRACE, fine signature dated '1895' on original photograph, showing him full-length batting
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:The Melbourne Cup Auction
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Sale Date:07 Nov 2014 ~ 10am: Session 1 - General & Cricket - Lots 1001 - 1373
07 Nov 2014 ~ 2pm: Session 2 - Horse Racing & Olympics - Lots 1374 - 1658 -
Lot #:1056
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Lot Description:W.G.GRACE, fine signature dated '1895' on original photograph, showing him full-length batting
by E.Hawkins of Brighton, with title 'Mr.W.G.Grace. Photographed with the Bat with which he made over 1,000 runs in May 1895. Mr.Grace also used this Bat when he completed his One Hundredth Century also in May 1895', overall 33x39cm. -
Notes:Some age toning and foxing to mount and photograph, otherwise good condition, laid down on conservation board.
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Estimate:A$4,000 - 5,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Collectables
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