Ballgame Collection

Veracruz Tutonaca Stone Hacha, c.550-850 A.D
BON46960 Veracruz Tutonaca Stone Hacha, c.550-850 A.D.; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

Game! Set! Match!
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Ball game, popular customs of the Chilean Indians (hand-coloured engraving)
IND388229 Ball game, popular customs of the Chilean Indians (hand-coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After Vernier; ); Mithra-Index

Votive axe used in playing pelota (stone)
XJL379440 Votive axe used in playing pelota (stone) by Aztec; Museo Arqueologico, Mexico City, Mexico; out of copyright

The children of Frederick and Ellen Ray of Abingdon, Berkshire, in a landscape
711038 The children of Frederick and Ellen Ray of Abingdon, Berkshire, in a landscape, 1795 (w/c with pencil on paper) by Downman

Relief of polo players, My Son style (stone)
LIT372819 Relief of polo players, My Son style (stone) by Cham School, (10th Century); Cham Museum, Danang, Vietnam; (add.info)

Pelota Paris 1932 (colour litho)
PER287359 Pelota Paris 1932 (colour litho) by Score, Georges (fl.1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: pelote basque; fronton; chistera; cesta punta; cancha; ); French, out of copyright

complications... bathing areas (colour litho)
2783834 complications... bathing areas (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathing complications)

Stone used in playing pelota (stone)
XJL379441 Stone used in playing pelota (stone) by Aztec (14th-16th century); Museo Arqueologico, Mexico City, Mexico; out of copyright

Kemari (w / c on silk)
NFM423088 Kemari (w/c on silk) by Chinese School (19th century); National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; (add.info.: a Japanese ceremonial football game derived from ancient Chinese football;)

Pleasure Cruise on the Sea, poster advertising the Hamburg American Line
SFP409444 Pleasure Cruise on the Sea, poster advertising the Hamburg American Line, 1904 (colour litho) by Schwormstadt, Felix (1870-1938) (after); Cauer Collection

Sheet music cover for The Base Ball Quadrille written by Henry von Gudera
AQS257148 Sheet music cover for The Base Ball Quadrille written by Henry von Gudera and published by Henry Tolman & Co. (colour litho) published by Henry Tolman & Co

The Final Tie of the Football Association Cup, Illustrated Sporting
1113318 The Final Tie of the Football Association Cup, Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 1889 (woodcut) by English School, (19th century); National Football Museum, Manchester

The Final for the Association Cup at Kennington Oval
1113317 The Final for the Association Cup at Kennington Oval, Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 1891 by English School, (19th century); National Football Museum, Manchester

Historical views of Persia (Iran)
6337995 Historical views of Persia (Iran) by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Persia (Iran)

Illustration of Lacrosse Players, from Illustrations of the Manners
3964036 Illustration of Lacrosse Players, from Illustrations of the Manners, Customs & Conditions of the North American Indians, London, 1845 (hand-coloured engraving) by Catlin

Maya Civilization. Ball game
Maya Civilization. Mesoamerican ballgame. Litography

Theodore Samuel Ted Williams (1918- 2002). Nicknamed The Kid. American professional baseball player and manager. Monument. Boston. Massachusetts. United States

Austrian Aristocrats 14C
Aristocratic amusements involving an unidentified ballgame Date: 1390

Fatal Basque Pelota, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346321 Fatal Basque Pelota, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 26th May 1907 (colour litho) by French School

The Ball Court, Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico (engraving)
KW1078102 The Ball Court, Chichen ItzAa, Yucatan, Mexico (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ball Court, Chichen ItzAa, Yucatan)

CATLIN: BALL PLAYERS. Choctaw, Sioux and Ojibwa men wearing costumes and paint and carrying nets for a ball game. From Album Unique, George Catlin, 1861

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"Game! Set! Match! Exploring the Fascinating World of Ballgames" Step back in time to the ancient Maya Civilization, where ball games were more than just a pastime. Discover the rich history and cultural significance behind this thrilling sport. From hand-coloured engravings depicting ball games as popular customs among Chilean Indians to votive axes used in playing pelota, witness the diverse ways this game has been enjoyed throughout history. The children of Frederick and Ellen Ray of Abingdon, Berkshire, find joy in a landscape while imagining themselves as skilled players. Just like them, people from different eras have embraced ball games as a source of entertainment and recreation. Historical views of Persia (Iran) showcase how polo players engaged in intense matches on horseback. The relief sculptures depict their passion for this exhilarating sport that has stood the test of time. Pelota Paris 1932 comes alive through a vibrant lithograph capturing the energy and excitement surrounding competitive play. It serves as a reminder that ball games have always been an arena for showcasing talent and skill. However, complications arise when it comes to bathing areas associated with these sports. A colorful lithograph highlights some challenges faced by players who also enjoy refreshing dips after intense matches. Stones used in playing pelota reveal both their durability and importance within this ancient game. These carefully selected stones symbolize strength and precision required to excel on the field. Kemari, depicted beautifully on silk using watercolors, showcases Japan's traditional version played during festivals or special occasions. This delicate art form celebrates gracefulness combined with athletic prowess. Lastly, embark on a Pleasure Cruise on the Sea with an enticing poster advertising Hamburg American Line. Even amidst luxurious leisure activities at sea, one cannot escape the allure of engaging in friendly competitions aboard ship decks. Whether you're fascinated by historical accounts or captivated by modern interpretations, there is no denying the universal appeal of ball games.