Original pen & ink and pencil drawing by John Collins of the Dutch footballer, René van de Kerkhof. This was drawn with the intention of being used in a series of cigarette cards for the 1978 World Cup, held in Argentina, but it is likely the set was never produced. Skilfully drawn on card, it really is a fine drawing with wonderful detail that my photos do not show.  Comes in a basic white mount which is approximately A4 size, the drawing itself is approximately 4.5 x 6.25 inches (11.25 x 16 cms). 

Provenance: This came from Mardon, Son & Hall of Bristol, who were famous for dealing with the art and printing of the tobacco trade.  The business flourished after being set up in the Victorian era and was able to employ the best artists available.  The detail and quality of their work is incredible.  A team of artists would work for several months producing up to fifty hand painted pieces centred around a certain theme and then present it to the client, often Wills Tobacco company who would then authorise the reproduction.