{"product_id":"vintage-hereford-bull-sketch-english-framed-art-stamp-proof-barry-driscoll","title":"Vintage Hereford Bull Sketch, English, Framed Art, Stamp Proof, Barry Driscoll","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Stock # 26293\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a vintage artist's proof sketch of the Hereford Bull. 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\"\u003eCharming proof sketch of the Hereford Bull, presented with the final published stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePresents the proposed illustration to be considered for the 31 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 ahead of woodland and a distant church\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThe published stamp in full colour, showing the final stage of the artist's process\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: 61cm (24'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Depth: 2.5cm (1'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Height: 49cm (19.25'')\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePicture Width: 41cm (16.25'')\u003cbr\u003ePicture Height: 28cm (11'')\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Fine Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57582385267061,"sku":"26293","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/9077\/files\/26293-1.jpg?v=1789637460","url":"https:\/\/www.londonfine.co.uk\/products\/vintage-hereford-bull-sketch-english-framed-art-stamp-proof-barry-driscoll","provider":"London Fine Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}