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Framed Billy Childish original oil painting of a green frog sitting on a lily pad in an impressionist style.
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Billy Childish Early Work 2005 - Original Signed Oil Painting "Frog"

£11,500.00
Only 1 available

​Original Signed Oil Painting: "Frog" (Early Work by Artist 'Billy Childish') 

​This is a rare, captivating original oil on canvas painting titled "Frog" by the artist now known for his distinctive gallows symbol/moniker/glyph.

​Dated 2005 on the reverse in charcoal, this piece offers a unique insight into the artist's formative years, signed simply as 'billy'—before he adopted his now-famous gallows signature. This makes it a highly desirable piece for collectors interested in the artist's journey and evolution.

​Details & Provenance

  • ​Medium: Original Oil on Canvas

  • ​Title: Frog

  • ​Signature: Signed 'billy' (Early signature, pre-gallows glyph)

  • ​Date: 2005 (Dated on canvas reverse)

  • ​Framing: Professionally presented, tipped onto a wooden tray frame—ready to hang.

  • ​Dimensions: 47.5 cm X 37 cm

  • ​Provenance: Includes a letter of provenance from a prominent Kent Art Gallery, ensuring authenticity and a traceable history.

​The Collector's Appeal

​Early works like this, which pre-date an artist’s established brand or signature, are rarely available and often increase in value as the artist's later, more recognized work gains fame. This painting is a unique opportunity to own a crucial piece of the artist's history—a direct link to 'billy' before he became the 'Gallows Glyph Artist.'

​Don't miss the chance to acquire this fascinating and well-documented early original.

​Original Signed Oil Painting: "Frog" (Early Work by Artist 'Billy Childish') 

​This is a rare, captivating original oil on canvas painting titled "Frog" by the artist now known for his distinctive gallows symbol/moniker/glyph.

​Dated 2005 on the reverse in charcoal, this piece offers a unique insight into the artist's formative years, signed simply as 'billy'—before he adopted his now-famous gallows signature. This makes it a highly desirable piece for collectors interested in the artist's journey and evolution.

​Details & Provenance

  • ​Medium: Original Oil on Canvas

  • ​Title: Frog

  • ​Signature: Signed 'billy' (Early signature, pre-gallows glyph)

  • ​Date: 2005 (Dated on canvas reverse)

  • ​Framing: Professionally presented, tipped onto a wooden tray frame—ready to hang.

  • ​Dimensions: 47.5 cm X 37 cm

  • ​Provenance: Includes a letter of provenance from a prominent Kent Art Gallery, ensuring authenticity and a traceable history.

​The Collector's Appeal

​Early works like this, which pre-date an artist’s established brand or signature, are rarely available and often increase in value as the artist's later, more recognized work gains fame. This painting is a unique opportunity to own a crucial piece of the artist's history—a direct link to 'billy' before he became the 'Gallows Glyph Artist.'

​Don't miss the chance to acquire this fascinating and well-documented early original.

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