Object number
M.12.100
Title
Statue of Fielder
Date
1863
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Size
41cm in height
Description
sculpture, figure in bronze of boy, somewhat effeminate, holding cricket ball at waist height, preparing to bowl. Dressed in early 19th century clothing. On circular base with ground texture and cap by figure's foot. Underside of base covered in black felt. Part of a set or series of 5.
Display caption
Five cricket figures by Joseph Durham.
Three can be seen in the case opposite. Bronze. Some dated 1863.
The models were said to have been Eton Schoolboys. Purchased 1889
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