{"product_id":"african-animals-painting-leopard-zebra-vulture-signed-collingwood-1981-wall-art","title":"African Wildlife Painting - Leopards, Zebra \u0026 Vulture - Signed Collingwood 1981 - Framed Watercolour - Vintage Wall Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed \/ Pre-owned — vintage condition as shown in images. Please refer to all photos before purchasing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA striking vintage \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican wildlife painting\u003c\/strong\u003e depicting two leopards attacking a zebra on open savannah grassland, with a vulture swooping in from above. A dramatic and highly detailed predator\/prey composition, characteristic of the finest British and African wildlife art of the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned \u003cstrong\u003e“Collingwood ’81”\u003c\/strong\u003e in the lower right corner of the artwork — dated 1981. The work is executed in a \u003cstrong\u003ewatercolour or gouache style\u003c\/strong\u003e on paper or card, with fine detail throughout: the leopard spots are individually rendered, the vulture’s wing feathers are carefully articulated, and the savannah grass is painted with a naturalistic, loose hand. The cream\/warm white background gives the composition a classic wildlife illustration quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Collingwood (signed and dated 1981)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Two leopards, one zebra, one vulture — African savannah predator scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: Watercolour \/ gouache on paper or card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame: Dark mahogany-stained wooden frame with inner gilt\/gold slip moulding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlazed: Yes — glass-fronted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall framed size: 45.5cm × 32.4cm (landscape orientation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to hang: Yes — hanging wire fitted to back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition (photo-verified):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe painting is in good overall condition with no visible tears or significant foxing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA faint watermark\/tide mark is visible in the upper portion of the painting background — visible in close-up images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe glass has light surface dust and minor smear marks; no cracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wooden frame shows light surface scratches and minor wear to the gilt slip, consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hardboard backing shows age-related discolouration; a previous inventory label (“DS36”) is present on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructurally sound and ready to display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Recovered Riches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54692946116947,"sku":"Office","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/5692\/7059\/files\/622a3a07-c11e-4e2f-90db-96d174bb13a5.jpg?v=1787652920","url":"https:\/\/recoveredriches.co.uk\/products\/african-animals-painting-leopard-zebra-vulture-signed-collingwood-1981-wall-art","provider":"Recovered Riches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}