Lady Jessie and Sir Donald Bradman – Kensington Park, Adelaide. 1992

An intimate portrait of Sir Donald and Lady Jessie Bradman

Created in 1992 at the Bradmans’ Adelaide home, this portrait offers a rare glimpse into the private life behind one of Australia’s most enduring public figures. Removed from stadiums and scorecards, the image reveals a partnership defined not by achievement alone, but by quiet strength, mutual respect and shared purpose.

Photographed sixty years after their wedding and just nine years before Sir Donald’s passing, the portrait carries a profound sense of legacy. It is a Bradman story that sits outside the record books. A domestic truth that speaks to values lived daily rather than celebrated publicly.

Held in the permanent collections of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia and the State Library of South Australia, the work is recognised not only for its historical importance, but for its contribution to the visual record of Australian life.

Shot on Kodak medium format black and white film and pushed to 12,800 ISO, the visible grain, atmosphere and negative edge reflect the authenticity that defines the image. The technical restraint reinforces its emotional clarity, grounding the work in both material honesty and cultural memory.

For collectors, this edition offers the opportunity to live with a genuine piece of national heritage. Not as a symbol of sporting achievement, but as a portrait of partnership, dignity and the values that continue to shape Australia’s sense of itself.

Works from The Sellick Archive are held in the collections of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia, the State Library of South Australia and other major institutions, reflecting their cultural and historical significance.

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Edition Details

50 × 38.7 cm - Limited Edition of 15

The principal edition for serious collectors, offered in just 15 prints worldwide.

• Edition Size: 15 prints only
• Signature: Signed and numbered by Robin Sellick
• Image Size: 50 × 38.7 cm (on 60 × 50 cm archival Hahnemühle fine art paper)
• Print Process: Archival pigment inks from the original 1992 negative
• Certificate: Certificate of Authenticity included

Framed: $4,800
Museum-quality hardwood frame with archival mount board and UV-protective glazing - handcrafted to conservation standards to ensure long-term stability and colour integrity. Each frame is produced using acid-free materials, sealed to protect against dust and humidity, and finished to gallery specifications for both private and institutional display. Ready to hang. External frame size approximately 78 × 65 cm.

Unframed: $2,800

Worldwide shipping available - packed to museum standards and fully insured.

Recorded in The Sellick Archive for authenticity and future provenance.

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Edition Policy

This Collector’s Edition is strictly limited to 15 prints at 50 × 38.7 cm. It will never be produced again in this size or format. Each work is formally registered in The Sellick Archive to guarantee authenticity and provenance.
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