{"product_id":"artists-proof-sketch-english-framed-drawing-barry-driscoll-chillingham-bull","title":"Artist's Proof Sketch, English, Framed Drawing, Barry Driscoll, Chillingham Bull","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Stock # 26284\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a vintage artist's proof sketch. An English, framed original illustration for British Post Office stamps by Barry Driscoll, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarry Driscoll (1926–2006) was an acclaimed British wildlife artist and Royal College of Art alumnus, celebrated for his anatomically precise, lifelike animal illustrations. The 1984 Cattle Collection was a set of five exquisite, iconic designs commissioned by the UK Post Office, showcasing historic British and Irish cattle breeds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA rare opportunity to own a piece of philatelic history, offering collectors a pristine, intimate look at the artist's original creative process. Each piece is signed by the artist, corroborated with the photograph used for illustrative purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDelightful proof sketch of the Wild Chillingham Bull, native to Northumberland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePresents the proposed illustration to be considered for the 10 pence stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSet within a tasteful frame and brown border card with gilt lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good original order\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eShown in profile, the bull stands amongst grassland, with another specimen in the background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThe margin showing an outline sketch of the bull's head as a practice run for anatomical accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eCharmingly annotated with suggestions and the artist's ideas to the edge of the sketch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDressed to the rear with hanging wire, for ease of display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a fascinating vintage artist's proof sketch, offering a wonderful insight into the creation of designs for a run of British stamps. A treat for the collector of Driscoll's art, or the wider stamp collecting world. Delivered ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMax Width: 62cm (24.5'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Depth: 2.5cm (1'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Height: 47.5cm (18.75'')\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePicture Width: 42cm (16.5'')\u003cbr\u003ePicture Height: 26.5cm (10.5'')\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Fine Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57582364197237,"sku":"26284","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/9077\/files\/26284-1.jpg?v=1789636999","url":"https:\/\/www.londonfine.co.uk\/products\/artists-proof-sketch-english-framed-drawing-barry-driscoll-chillingham-bull","provider":"London Fine Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}