Framed Sports Print Appraisal

Framed 'Rocky Stop' Alabama Crimson Tide Football Print with Commemorative Medallion

This item is a framed commemorative print titled 'Rocky Stop,' depicting an action scene from an Alabama Crimson Tide football game. The print features numerous football players in red and white uniforms, engaged in a tackle, with a referee visible in the background. The players are rendered with considerable detail, highlighting their uniforms, numbers (e.g., 92, 47, 35), and expressions of exertion. The print itself appears to be a high-quality reproduction, likely a limited edition or an artist's proof, given the presence of an apparent artist's signature (David Dossman, though difficult to read definitively from the image) and what might be a print number or title beneath the image area. Below the print, centered within the matting, is a circular medallion, possibly silver-toned or pewter, featuring an embossed design. This medallion likely commemorates the 'Rocky Stop' event or an associated Alabama football achievement. The print and medallion are professionally matted within a double-layer mat; an inner white mat borders the print, followed by a wider, dark maroon or burgundy outer mat that extends to encompass the medallion. The entire ensemble is housed in a substantial wooden frame, which appears to have a dark brown, possibly cherry or mahogany, finish with a visible grain and a slightly ornate profile. The frame shows some minor signs of wear, particularly a scuff or small chip on the top left corner, and a few lighter marks that may be dust or minor abrasions. The overall condition suggests it has been displayed for some time. The craftsmanship of the framing and matting appears to be of good quality, designed to protect and enhance the artwork and medallion. The piece celebrates a significant moment in University of Alabama football history, making it a desirable item for fans and collectors of sports memorabilia.