{"product_id":"nsa-8287254","title":"\"Arriving at Wigan Casino, Preparatory Pencil Sketch\" - Original Pencil Sketch by Neil Thompson. Size - 38 cm wide by 24 cm tall.","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\"Arriving at Wigan Casino, Preparatory Pencil Sketch\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003eAn original pencil sketch of Wigan Casino before an all-nighter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\"Arriving at Wigan Casino Preparatory Pencil Sketch\" is an original pencil sketch by Northern Soul artist Neil Thompson. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eThe sketch shows the crowds gathering before an all-nighter at Wigan Casino. Teenagers with hold alls and record bags crowd the pavement in front of the club. Coaches are parked up with Northern Soul fans who have made the journey heading to the entrance to the club. Back in the 1970's this is how it was - the best nights ever!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eThe sketch is a preparatory work for Neil's oil painting \"Arriving at Wigan Casino.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eNeil has been into the Northern Soul scene since the early 1970's, all his art is drawn from memory. He was a regular at Wigan Casino and many other Northern Soul clubs throughout the 1970's. His art is regarded by many people as an iconic part of the Northern Soul scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eClose up details from the sketch can be seen in images 2 to 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eThe sketch has been completed on 150 gram art paper, and measures 38 cm wide by 24 cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eComes with a Certificate of Authenticity - please see image 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eThe sketch will be insured and sent by Royal Mail, securely packaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eArt collectors demand authenticity, for this reason all Neil's art has his dancing girl logo printed on the reverse, please see image 6. This, with the accompanying Certificate of Authenticity gives excellent provenance for all our art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eAvailable for UK delivery only. UK postage and packing are free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eNorthern Soul Art - only for The In Crowd!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eKeep The Faith!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Neil Thompson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57583074574660,"sku":"Northern Soul, Wigan Casino, Northern Soul Art, Arriving at Wigan Casino Prep Sketch","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/2662\/5092\/files\/1000x671.jpg?v=1792934867","url":"https:\/\/northernsoulart.com\/products\/nsa-8287254","provider":"Northern Soul Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}