{"product_id":"inflated-expectations-1","title":"Inflated Expectations","description":"\u003cul class=\"wEn8Wy\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"De1MzN\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nIrkeO QfrfFD cell\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sUBnBkv oXQMDeL---typography-11-runningText oXQMDeL---priority-7-primary _HOcyB D0x9d0 sxbtulv ftb6e2\"\u003ePRODUCT INFORMATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Jxzja\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ntwJb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QuNML\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original painting size is - 50 x 70 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted using Carbothello, Derwent and Faber-Castell pastel pencils, Unison and Rembrandt soft pastels, on Clairefontaine Pastelmat board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally framed using leather effect frame and mount, behind anti-reflective 'ARTGLASS AR 70' [Artglass protects and displays artworks in the most prestigious museums around the world.]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInflated Expectations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a pastel painting depicting a collection of new (vintage style) leather footballs and rugby balls from Wembley and Twickenham. The work was inspired by a striking basket of beautifully aged balls at the Chukka \u0026amp; Punch stand during the 2025 Goodwood Revival. The painting celebrates nostalgia, craftsmanship, and the quiet symbolism of sporting objects that once carried enormous pressure, ambition, and hope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece will appeal to collectors of sporting art, lovers of British heritage and vintage design, and those drawn to evocative still-life works with a strong sense of story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kate Rose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57604565074293,"sku":null,"price":3995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7482\/3446\/files\/file_1_2bb1848e-2766-469c-99fc-ac177e3d9a3b.jpg?v=1790250330","url":"https:\/\/thewgallery.co.uk\/products\/inflated-expectations-1","provider":"The W Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}