Inflated Expectations 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 & 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.
This 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.
'Inflated Expectations' - Limited Edition Print
PRODUCT INFORMATION
A maximum of 55 Limited Edition Prints are available.
Each print is reproduced on archival-quality giclée fine art paper and includes a 15mm white border for signature and framing.
All prints are signed, titled, numbered, and supplied with a certificate of authenticity.
Note: the original artwork size is 85 × 58 cm and was created using Carbothello, Derwent and Faber-Castell pastel pencils, with Unison and Rembrandt soft pastels on Clairefontaine Pastelmat board.
Physical prints can be seen in person via CHUKKA & PUNCH during 2026 at the following events:
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The Royal Three Counties Country Fair
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Cowdray Park Polo Gold Cup semi-final and final
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Goodwood Revival
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SHIPPING INFO
Free delivery within the UK (only)