{"product_id":"mcc-limited-edition-cricket-print-thomas-hope-amsterdam-sablet","title":"MCC Limited Edition Cricket Print, Thomas Hope of Amsterdam, Jean-François Sablet, No. 321\/500","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMCC Limited Edition Cricket Print — Thomas Hope of Amsterdam by Jean-François Sablet, No. 321\/500\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn attractive and highly collectable MCC limited edition print depicting \u003cem\u003eMr Hope of Amsterdam Playing Cricket\u003c\/em\u003e, reproduced from the original painting by the Swiss-born artist \u003cstrong\u003eJean-François Sablet (1745–1819)\u003c\/strong\u003e, held in the collection of the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Subject\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. Thomas Hope stands at the wicket, surrounded by players and spectators against an atmospheric landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eThe MCC Portfolio of Cricketing Prints\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of only \u003cstrong\u003e500 oleographic reproductions\u003c\/strong\u003e produced from the original painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumbered \u003cstrong\u003e321\/500\u003c\/strong\u003e with original certificate to the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Trio Publications Ltd, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePresentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted on canvas and presented in a decorative light-coloured frame with gilt inner detail — ready for immediate display. An excellent piece for cricket enthusiasts, collectors of sporting art, clubs, pavilions, offices, studies, libraries, or traditional interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62 × 51 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood overall condition with minor age-related wear to the frame. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description and show the condition, frame, and original certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58666281238876,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-08-15_at_10.19.22_AM_1.jpg?v=1786796501","url":"https:\/\/leansgallery.com\/products\/mcc-limited-edition-cricket-print-thomas-hope-amsterdam-sablet","provider":"Leans Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}