Old Masters, British, European Paintings & Portrait Miniatures - 15th March 2017
Lot 115
John Corbet Anderson (1827-1907) Edgar Willsher Lithograph published by F. Lillywhite & Wisden
Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £480
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Description
John Corbet Anderson (1827-1907)
Edgar Willsher
Lithograph published by F. Lillywhite & Wisden, London, 1857, unframed
41.5 x 29.5cm; 16¼ x 11½in (sheet size)
Edgar 'Ned' Willsher was an English cricketer who is credited with changing the style of British bowling from roundarm to overarm. Willsher played cricket for Kent between 1850 and 1875 and took over 1300 first-class wickets, despite only having one lung.