not be sold if it did not achieve an "appropriate sum". The painting was auctioned at Sotheby's in 2006. With a guide price of £300,000 to £500,000, the painting was sold for £680,000. This was a record price for a cricket painting. It was bought by the Andrew Brownsword Art Foundation run by Bath Rugby chairman Andrew Brownsword; the foundation is known for keeping "important British paintings in the public eye in Britain". The painting's new owner lent it to the MCC so it could be kept on display at Lord's in keeping with Openshaw's preference that the painting remain at Lord's. The sale of the painting contributed to a £293,000 profit for Kent in their 2006 financial year. On display in the Long Room in the Lord's Pavilion, the painting has been used as the background for a number of publicity photographs for the England cricket team, including the unveiling of new England captains. References 1907 paintings Wikipedia Did you know articles that are good articles Paintings in London English cricket in the 20th century Sports paintings Cricket paintings Kent in art Kent County Cricket Club