Lucien Davis The Critics Cricket Print Framed 19thC Humour & Technique Scenes

Condition: Used

Type: Print

Framing: Framed

Subject: Humour

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Lucien Davis The Critics Cricket Print Framed 19thC Humour & Technique Scenes

Description:

This item is a vintage framed print featuring a collection of illustrated cricket scenes by British artist Lucien Davis, celebrated for his sporting and narrative art during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

At the center of this composition is the humorous and detailed piece titled “The Critics”, portraying a cricketer facing a silent panel of stern Victorian gentlemen in top hats, presumably the spectators offering their judgment from the sidelines. Surrounding this are additional vignettes showing bowling techniques, wicketkeeping, player preparation, and playful cricket humor—all rendered in soft watercolour tones and labeled with captions like “The Off Break”, “Going In”, and “Guard Please, Umpire”.

Product Details:

• Artist: Lucien Davis

• Medium: Printed Illustrations on Paper

• Title(s): The Critics and Associated Cricket Scenes

• Framed Size: Approx. 25 inches (63.5 cm) height x 15 inches (38 cm) width

• Era: Likely early 1900s

• Theme: Victorian Cricket Humor & Technique

• Mount: Navy blue mat with gold trim

• Glass: Present

• Frame: Painted wood in black with gold accents

Condition:

• Prints: Fair vintage condition with visible foxing (agerelated brown spotting) across the surface. The paper has natural yellowing consistent with age, especially around the edges.

• Frame: Worn condition with multiple chips, scuffs, and edge paint losses, especially on the upper rim. The backing paper is aged and taped but intact.

• Hanging Wire: Present and secure.

About the Artist:

Lucien Davis (fl. late 1800s–early 1900s) was a respected illustrator whose works often appeared in periodicals and illustrated guides. His cricket illustrations combine both technical instruction and social satire, offering a unique window into how the sport was both played and perceived in Victorian and Edwardian Britain.

Why Choose This Piece?

• A rare and characterful tribute to vintage cricket culture.

• Perfect for sports collectors, cricket enthusiasts, or anyone interested in British heritage art.

• Ideal for pub decor, studies, or man caves with a sporting theme.

Shipping Note:

Item will be packaged with protective materials to ensure safe delivery, especially due to the glass. MM