{"product_id":"vintage-irish-dexter-cow-proof-english-framed-artists-sketch-barry-driscoll","title":"Vintage Irish Dexter Cow Proof, English, Framed Artist's Sketch, Barry Driscoll","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Stock # 26296\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a vintage artist's proof sketch of the Irish Dexter cow. 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\"\u003eFascinating example of a proof before publishing decisions lead to changes for production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eWhilst this sketch is for the Irish Dexter, the Post Office requested another breed for print\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDressed to the rear with hanging wire, for ease of display\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eShown in profile, the Dexter is an ancient, small horned breed native to Ireland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDepicted in front of a traditional megalithic stone arch known locally as a Dolmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eHandwritten artist note confirms the production change - 'Not this, Moiled Instead'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDenomination of 12.5p shows this was very early in the process, as 16p was the lowest published value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a fascinating vintage artist's proof sketch, offering a rare insight into the creation of, and production changes to a run of British postage 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: 53cm (20.75'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Depth: 2.5cm (1'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Height: 48cm (19'')\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePicture Width: 32.5cm (12.75'')\u003cbr\u003ePicture Height: 26.5cm (10.5'')\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Fine Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57582414528885,"sku":"26296","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/9077\/files\/26296-1.jpg?v=1789638086","url":"https:\/\/www.londonfine.co.uk\/products\/vintage-irish-dexter-cow-proof-english-framed-artists-sketch-barry-driscoll","provider":"London Fine Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}