* JAMES FULLARTON DA, WATCHING TV, ITALIA 90 oil on canvas, signed 107 cm x 107 cm (42.1 x 42.1 inches) Framed Note : James Fullarton chose his two children, Lewis and India, as the subjects for this exceptional painting. Italia 90 achieved record viewing figures and is widely regarded as the best World Cup of the modern era. The inspired BBC opening sequence featured the late (and great) Luciano Pavarotti's superlative rendition of Puccini's ''Nessun Dorma'' which was credited with bringing opera to the masses and igniting enormous new interest in the genre which has endured to this day. Multiple award winning James Fullarton is one of Scotland's most respected and valuable living artists. He exhibits at the premier galleries in Scotland and in London. His paintings in notable collections include : Adam and Company. Arnold Clark Organisation, The Bank of Scotland, Greenock Art Gallery,, Guinness Plc, Heriot-Watt University, Lillie Art Gallery (Milngavie), Lord Macfarlane of Bearsden, Macfarlane Group Plc, Maclaurin Gallery (Ayr), Northern Corporate Bank, Proctor and Gamble, The Fleming Collection, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Scottish Power Plc, Scottish Television, Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, TSB Collection, The Earl of Wemyss and March, The Indian Empress (Yacht), United Distillers and many private collections worldwide. The current gallery price for a Fullarton oil on canvas of this size is approximately £12,000.
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