An original portrait of the Australian cricketer, Adam Gilchrist, once described as the greatest wicketkeeper/batsman ever. Painted by Artist Brett Belot and personally signed by Adam, this portrait is ready to hang in a Boardroom or an office. Measuring 110cm x 85cm.
The story behind the original Painting! as told by Brett Belot, the artist:

"In 2004 Adam Gilchrist was named the Australian Test Captain to tour India after Ricky Ponting broke his finger.  In the third test in Nagpur, Adam won the toss and decided to bat … the rest is history as Adam became the skipper of the first successful Australian team to win on Indian soil in thirty-five years!

"The original portrait painting is based on a photograph that Adam describes as “The highlight of my career” “All that you experience and endure on a tour of India, a tired cap sits above a tired face, yet I am still able to push a smile after victory in the third test.  A complete roller-coaster of emotions—that is India.  India instantly became a major part of my life”."

An original portrait of the Australian cricketer, Adam Gilchrist, once described as the greatest wicketkeeper/batsman ever. Painted by Artist Brett Belot and personally signed by Adam, this portrait is ready to hang in a Boardroom or an office. Measuring 110cm x 85cm.
The story behind the original Painting! as told by Brett Belot, the artist:

"In 2004 Adam Gilchrist was named the Australian Test Captain to tour India after Ricky Ponting broke his finger.  In the third test in Nagpur, Adam won the toss and decided to bat … the rest is history as Adam became the skipper of the first successful Australian team to win on Indian soil in thirty-five years!

"The original portrait painting is based on a photograph that Adam describes as “The highlight of my career” “All that you experience and endure on a tour of India, a tired cap sits above a tired face, yet I am still able to push a smile after victory in the third test.  A complete roller-coaster of emotions—that is India.  India instantly became a major part of my life”."

An original portrait of the Australian cricketer, Adam Gilchrist, once described as the greatest wicketkeeper/batsman ever. Painted by Artist Brett Belot and personally signed by Adam, this portrait is ready to hang in a Boardroom or an office. Measuring 110cm x 85cm.
The story behind the original Painting! as told by Brett Belot, the artist:

"In 2004 Adam Gilchrist was named the Australian Test Captain to tour India after Ricky Ponting broke his finger.  In the third test in Nagpur, Adam won the toss and decided to bat … the rest is history as Adam became the skipper of the first successful Australian team to win on Indian soil in thirty-five years!

"The original portrait painting is based on a photograph that Adam describes as “The highlight of my career” “All that you experience and endure on a tour of India, a tired cap sits above a tired face, yet I am still able to push a smile after victory in the third test.  A complete roller-coaster of emotions—that is India.  India instantly became a major part of my life”."

An original portrait of the Australian cricketer, Adam Gilchrist, once described as the greatest wicketkeeper/batsman ever. Painted by Artist Brett Belot and personally signed by Adam, this portrait is ready to hang in a Boardroom or an office. Measuring 110cm x 85cm.
The story behind the original Painting! as told by Brett Belot, the artist:

"In 2004 Adam Gilchrist was named the Australian Test Captain to tour India after Ricky Ponting broke his finger.  In the third test in Nagpur, Adam won the toss and decided to bat … the rest is history as Adam became the skipper of the first successful Australian team to win on Indian soil in thirty-five years!

"The original portrait painting is based on a photograph that Adam describes as “The highlight of my career” “All that you experience and endure on a tour of India, a tired cap sits above a tired face, yet I am still able to push a smile after victory in the third test.  A complete roller-coaster of emotions—that is India.  India instantly became a major part of my life”."

An original portrait of the Australian cricketer, Adam Gilchrist, once described as the greatest wicketkeeper/batsman ever. Painted by Artist Brett Belot and personally signed by Adam, this portrait is ready to hang in a Boardroom or an office. Measuring 110cm x 85cm.
The story behind the original Painting! as told by Brett Belot, the artist:

"In 2004 Adam Gilchrist was named the Australian Test Captain to tour India after Ricky Ponting broke his finger.  In the third test in Nagpur, Adam won the toss and decided to bat … the rest is history as Adam became the skipper of the first successful Australian team to win on Indian soil in thirty-five years!

"The original portrait painting is based on a photograph that Adam describes as “The highlight of my career” “All that you experience and endure on a tour of India, a tired cap sits above a tired face, yet I am still able to push a smile after victory in the third test.  A complete roller-coaster of emotions—that is India.  India instantly became a major part of my life”."

An original portrait of the Australian cricketer, Adam Gilchrist, once described as the greatest wicketkeeper/batsman ever. Painted by Artist Brett Belot and personally signed by Adam, this portrait is ready to hang in a Boardroom or an office. Measuring 110cm x 85cm.
The story behind the original Painting! as told by Brett Belot, the artist:

"In 2004 Adam Gilchrist was named the Australian Test Captain to tour India after Ricky Ponting broke his finger.  In the third test in Nagpur, Adam won the toss and decided to bat … the rest is history as Adam became the skipper of the first successful Australian team to win on Indian soil in thirty-five years!

"The original portrait painting is based on a photograph that Adam describes as “The highlight of my career” “All that you experience and endure on a tour of India, a tired cap sits above a tired face, yet I am still able to push a smile after victory in the third test.  A complete roller-coaster of emotions—that is India.  India instantly became a major part of my life”."

Framed copy of full-colour print of Brett Belot's magnificent portrait of Adam Gilchrist.
(See details of the original portrait above). Number 4 of a limited print run of only 381.
Personally signed by both the artist and Adam Gilchrist and supported by Certificate of Authenticity.
To view the Certificate of Authenticity and details of other items click HERE.

Richard Benaud OBE (6 October 1930 - 10 April 2015) was an Australian cricketer who, after his retirement from International cricket, became a highly regarded commentator on the game.
This framed set of photographs, statistics, and editorials is about Richie Benaud, and personally  autographed by the Man Himself. Clear colour photographs and extensive statistical detail, this memorabilia would grace the office or boardroom of any organisation or home. It is a one-off, supported by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Paperback and very well read, this pocket-sized little gem tells so many wonderful stories of sport, sporting heroes, events that you may have forgotten (or never known) and a book you can't put down. (The former owner obviously used it relentlessly as it is in need of some tlc)
For some inside detail click HERE.

"The history of sport in Australia" is a sports lover's delight. Although there are many books devoted to single sports and sporting records, this book encompasses all of our most recent sports, their history, their romance and excitement, and their records - in an attractive and readable format.
The senior consultant, Richard Cashman is one of many outstanding researchers and contributors to this wonderful book.
For more images from inside the book click HERE.

"BRADMAN" by A. G. Moyes.
This historical cricket book was published by Angus and Robertson in 1948 - the Year of the Invincibles.
With a Foreword by the English great Arthud Gilligan, the book chronicles the life and times of Sir Donald Bradman  with chapters beginning "A Champion is Born", "On the Road to Fame", "Making Test History" and right through to "Bradman the Citizen".
With phoytographs of Sir Donald from 17 years old right through his career, and includes that wonderful photo of Victor Trumper. Signed by Adam Gilchrist in respect of the legacies to cricket of both the author and Sir Donald.
A collector's delight!

In a wooden frame (80cm x 48cm) and set behind glass, this famous painting by D'Arcy Doyle depicts Sir Donald Bradman playing his famous cover drive.

In 1939 the West Indian cricket team was playing against England. This very special edition of Illustrated magazine carries a double-page speread about many of the players, with some amazing photographs.
The front cover pictures the England Captain, Sir Walter Hammond.
In excellent condition, this collector's dream kitem will make a wonderful addition to someone's library. This is one of a very rare surviving examples of publications of this era.
To view more pictures from the Illustrated magazine and other auction items, click HERE.

70cm x 49cm full-colour print of Brett Belot's magnificent portrait of Adam Gilchrist.
(See details of the original portrait above). Number 59 of a limited print run of only 381.
Personally signed by both the artist and Adam Gilchrist and supported by Certificate of Authenticity.
To view Certificate and detailks of other auction items click HERE.

David Frith left the post-war England to begin a fresh life in Australia. The Pom became Australianised before venturing back to England in search of cricket.This book tells the story of Frith's saturation involvement in cricket as writer, researcher, collector, speaker, player and friend of the great.
Signed by the author to Stan (and June) Gilchrist, with whom David played for the once-great Paddington District Cricket Club in Sydney. This is a prize catch donated by the Gilchrist family. Signed by Adam Gilchrist as a tribute to David Frith's work.
To view more images of this book and other auction items click HERE.

This revised edition was published in 2002. Roland Perry has written many cricket books and this - The Steve Waugh story: learner, legend, Leader - is one of his best.
From the begginnings in Bankstown to the Twilight Years, this chronicles the whole story in readable and most enjoyable detail.
Signed by Adam Gilchrist, an admirer of Steve Waugh as a mate, a fellow cricketer, a captain and a confidante. For some more information click HERE.

Never one to mince his words, Ian Chappell has presented us with a special window into his life with this gem, first published in1976. The first sentence begins with "The night I was appointed captain of Australia I said to my wife Kay 'They'll never get me like that'". Blunt, forthright and tue to his word, Ian Chappell was strong and opiniated - and this book is just that.
Adam Gilchrist has signed this book as a tribute to a leader and personality that preceeded him into the international arena. For some interesting content click HERE.

Written by Christopher Martin-Jenkins, the Voice of BBC Radio's "Test Match Special" this beautiful little book presents a century of the very best players the game has ever produced.
Updated following England's 2009 Ashes victory, Martin-Jenkins attempts the challenge of choosing the 100 best batters, bowlers, fielders and wicketkeepers since records bagan and ranking them against each other.
Adam Gilchrist, who comes in at number 10 after Bradman, Grace, Sobers, Warne, Hobbs, Tendulkar, S F Barnes, Hammond and Richards, has signed this book on "his pages".
For more images from the book, click HERE.

Three larrikins, Ian Chappell, Austin Robertson and cartoonist Paul Rigby, have combined their strange senses of humour to produce this lovely little piece of printed fun. Published by Swan Publishing in Byron Bay in 1983, this little gem contains stories (not always blue, but getting there), humour (not always blue but getting there) and cartoons (very often blue). For acknowledgements and authorship detains click HERE.
Signed by another ex-player with a good sense of humour, Adam Gilchrist.

70cm x 49cm full-colour print of Brett Belot's magnificent portrait of Adam Gilchrist.
(See details of the original portrait above). Number 190 of a limited print run of only 381.
Personally signed by both the artist and Adam Gilchrist and supported by Certificate of Authenticity. To view Certificate and details of other auction items click HERE.

A National Flag proudly signed by a group of (then) young cricketers who were making their way upward in the Australian set-up: Martin, Lehmann, Gilchrist, Hauritz, McGrath, Hogg, Bichel, Ponting, Symonds, Lee, Gillespie, Blewett. They're all there on this RARE piece of memorabilia. For more detail click HERE.
This is the only such item anywhere in the world - a true collector's prize (hence the high starting price. (But remember that if you win this item you will be contributing hugely to the life-changing opportunity that Gilchrist Foundation will be offering an underprivileged Australian lad or lass in education and/or sport.)