This beautifully framed piece features an original piece of watercolor artwork glass-framed in an attractive two inch wide black resin frame with a double mat. The outer dimensions of the framed piece are approximately 17” wide x 24.5” high, although the exact size will vary according to the size of the original piece of art.

At the core of the framed piece is the actual piece of original artwork as painted by the artist on textured 100% rag, water-marked watercolor paper. In many cases the original artwork has handwritten notes in pencil from the artist (be sure to “See the actual artwork without the frame” elsewhere in this website). Simply put, this is beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork.

The outer mat is a rich textured black acid-free mat with a decorative inset white v-groove, while the inner mat is a complimentary colored acid-free mat reflecting one of the team’s primary colors. The website image of this framed piece shows the mat color that we suggest (Red), but since each piece is custom framed, we are happy to use whatever color mat you wish (depending on availability) – our standard mat colors are:

Light Blue / Dark Blue / Brown / Maroon (close to brown) / White / Silver / Gold / Yellow (bright yellow) / Green (dark green) / Orange / Purple / Red (bright red, somewhat close to PMS 186)

Beneath the artwork is a silver plate with black text describing the original artwork. The text for this piece will read:

This original, one-of-a-kind watercolor painting of the 2003 Boston Red Sox uniform is the original artwork that was used in the creation of this Boston Red Sox uniform evolution print and tens of thousands of other Boston Red Sox products that have been sold across North America. This original piece of art was painted by artist Nola McConnan for Maple Leaf Productions Ltd.

Beneath the silver plate is a 3” x 9” reproduction of a well known, best-selling print that celebrates the history of the team. The print beautifully illustrates the chronological evolution of the team’s uniform and shows you how the original art was used in the creation of this print. If you look closely, you will see that the print features the actual artwork being offered for sale. The 3” x 9” print looks like this:

The piece is framed with an extremely high quality framing glass. We have used this glass style for many years with excellent results. We package every piece very carefully in a double layer of bubble wrap and a rigid double-wall cardboard package to avoid breakage at any point during the shipping process, but if damage does occur, we will gladly repair, replace or refund. Please note that all of our products come with a 90 day 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Each framed piece also comes with a two page letter signed by Scott Sillcox describing the history behind the art. If there was an extra-special story about your piece of art, that story will be included in the letter. When you receive your framed piece, you should find the letter lightly attached to the front of the framed piece.

If you have any questions, at any time, about the actual artwork or about any of the artist’s handwritten notes on the artwork, I would love to tell you about them. Simply email me, Scott Sillcox, at scott@heritagesportsart.com and I will tell you everything I can about your original piece of art. The artists and I spent well over ten years of our lives creating these pieces of original artwork, and in many cases there are stories I can tell you about your actual piece of artwork that might add an extra element of interest in your one-of-a-kind purchase.

Please note that all reproduction rights for this original work are retained in perpetuity by Major League Baseball unless specifically stated otherwise in writing by MLB. For further information, please contact Heritage Sports Art at questions@heritagesportsart.com .

 

History

In 2003 the Red Sox fielded a stacked lineup that was a nightmare for opposing pitchers. With the likes of new acquisitions: Kevin Millar, Bill Mueller, David Ortiz and veteran LF Manny Ramirez, the Bosox the possessed the most powerful lineup in baseball. They led the majors in several key offensive categories including RBI, 932  (the 1936 Yankees own the AL record with 995) and Batting Average .289 (the 1921 Detroit Tigers own the all-time AL record, .316.). On the mound Pedro Martinez (20-4, 2.26 ERA), Derek Lowe (21-8 2.58 ERA) and knuckle-baller Tim Wakefield (11-5, 2.81ERA) anchored a very solid pitching rotation.Once again it was a battle of the two AL East titans, the Yankees and the Red Sox. The two teams pounded each other all season with neither team showing any signs of real dominance as the New Yorkers took 10 of 19 games.In the postseason the Yanks and Bosox disposed of the Twins and Athletics respectively in the ALDS.  In the ALCS the teams met again a split the first six games. Game Seven was played in Yankee Stadium and it provided all the drama playoff baseball should. Pedro Martinez pitched well taking a 5-2 lead into the 8th inning, but he couldn't hold it and surrendered the tying runs. Sox skipper, Grady Little was later vilified by the Red Sox Nation for not pulling Martinez out of the game sooner. In the 11th inning Tim Wakefield would come on to face Yankees 3B Aaron Boone. Boone crushed the first pitch he saw over the left field wall for a game-winning, walk-off home run and a 6-5 Yankees win.Theres always next yearSartorially the Red Sox introduced an all-red 3rd jersey to their wardrobe a striking first for the Red Sox. A 3rd jersey is a concept that became commonplace in Major League Baseball by the mid 90's. Most 3rd jerseys are worn occasionally at home as well as on the road, giving a team a third option as to what uniform to wear. And of course, the addition of a third jersey adds to the options fans can buy, thereby increasing apparel revenues and ultimately benefiting the team. More recently, teams have begun adding 4th and even 5th jerseys to their roster of uniform possibilities.This third jersey, worn for occasional home games, is red with navy blue lettering and black trim.