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A portrait of Great Britain's Olympic gold medallist and Thames Rowing Club Jack Beresford, circa 1928, depicting Jack Beresford standing wearing the

Hammer Price:
£150
Estimated Price:

£150 - £250

A portrait of Great Britain's Olympic gold medallist and Thames Rowing Club Jack Beresford, circa 1928, depicting Jack Beresford standing wearing the Thames Rowing Club kit, with the club colours of red, white and black, bearing the title in black ink lower left corner JACK 1928, unsigned by artist, mounted, framed and glazed, reverse of frame inscribed JACK BERESFORD GOLD MEDALLIST OLYMPIC SCULLER, 50 by 37cm. overall, minor wear to frame Jack Beresford (1899-1977), British rower who won five medals at five Olympic Games in succession representing Great Britain. He won Singles Sculls silver medal in 1920 Antwerp games; Singles Sculls gold medal in 1924 Paris games; Eights silver medal in 1928 Amsterdam games; Coxless fours gold medal in 1932 Los Angeles games and Double Sculls gold medal in 1936 Berlin games. Please be aware all glass will be removed from framed and glazed items prior to posting and may result in delays to shipping your items. (This service is included in the cost of postage and packing). We can also totally remove all framing and mounts upon request to reduce shipping costs. Alternatively lots can be collected in person by prior appointment from NN8 1RT.