£400
Eric Bottomley G.R.A - the original hand-painted gouache artwork for the Wills's 'Castella Mild Cigars' metal signed c1960s, painted by English transport artist Eric Bottomley. Painted on card. This exact artwork would be printed and reproduced for a metal / enamel sign and distributed to shops selling the advertised product. Measuring approximately 49 cm x 36.5 cm, including the bleed.
Eric Bottomley studied arts and crafts at Oldham School of Art, leaving in 1964 to work in Manchester as a commercial artist. In 1974 he moved to Dorset to continue as a freelance artist, to devote more time to oil painting. He joined the Guild of Railway Artists in 1979, later to become a full member.
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