{"product_id":"the-rivals-original-oil-on-canvas-benjamin-sharp-1974-flamenco-scene","title":"'The Rivals' — Original Oil on Canvas, Benjamin Sharp, 1974 — Flamenco Scene","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA dancer caught mid-turn, her skirts alive with colour — Benjamin Sharp's 'The Rivals' captures the heat and drama of a flamenco performance with the joyful directness of naïve art at its most expressive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAn ideal piece for collectors of mid-20th century naïve and folk art, interior designers seeking a large-scale statement work with warmth and narrative, restaurant and hospitality buyers looking for original artwork to evoke a flamenco or tapas atmosphere, or film and TV prop buyers sourcing period-accurate original artwork for 1970s domestic or cultural interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAn original oil on canvas by Benjamin Sharp, signed and dated 1974, titled 'The Rivals' on the reverse. The composition depicts a flamenco dancer in full movement — red bodice, swirling pink and yellow skirts — performing beneath a series of warm stone arches. A second dancer is visible to the left; a group of musicians including a guitarist occupy the right background. Painted in a naïve figurative style — flat, expressive forms, vibrant colour and joyful energy that give the scene an immediacy and warmth rarely found in more formally trained painting. The scene is rendered in warm ochres, terracottas and golds. Signed 'Benjamin Sharp 1974' lower right on the canvas; title and signature also inscribed in red on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed: H 51cm × W 67cm (H 20.1\" × W 26.4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/strong\u003e In good vintage condition consistent with age. The canvas and painted surface are clean and intact — no losses to the paint layer, no tears, no restoration visible. The original frame shows minor wear consistent with its age — small paint losses and visible construction nails to the frame corners. Ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePhotographs form part of this description. Please review all images carefully as they document the piece's condition in full detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCURATOR'S NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSelected for its energy and warmth — this is naïve figurative painting with genuine confidence and joy. The arched architecture, the spinning dancer, the musicians in the background: Sharp has composed a scene that holds your eye and rewards looking. A painting that brings life to a room — whether a curated domestic interior or the walls of a restaurant where the spirit of flamenco is already in the air.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the condition?\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition. Canvas and painted surface intact — no losses, no tears, no restoration. Frame shows minor wear and paint losses to corners consistent with age. Ready to hang. Photographs form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the exact dimensions?\u003c\/strong\u003e Framed: H 51cm × W 67cm (H 20.1\" × W 26.4\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Benjamin Sharp?\u003c\/strong\u003e Benjamin Sharp was a painter active in the mid-20th century, working in a naïve figurative style. This work is signed and dated 1974, with the title 'The Rivals' inscribed on the reverse. No further biographical information has been established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for film or TV prop use?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — an original signed oil painting, period-accurate for 1970s domestic interiors. Available for prop hire enquiries. Please contact us directly to discuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for restaurant or hospitality use?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the flamenco and Spanish atmosphere makes this an ideal statement piece for a tapas bar, Spanish restaurant, or any hospitality space seeking original vintage artwork with warmth and character. Available for prop hire enquiries. Please contact us directly to discuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship internationally?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Fontaine London ships worldwide. Prices shown include duties and taxes for your country (DDP — Delivered Duty Paid), so there are no surprise charges on delivery. Shipping cost is calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is your returns policy?\u003c\/strong\u003e We offer a 14-day return policy for items that do not match their description. As all pieces are one-of-a-kind vintage items, we ask buyers to review all photographs and the condition report carefully before purchasing. Photographs form part of the item description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benjamin Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56960953155915,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/9736\/2251\/files\/DSC_0955_9abcade4-3e6c-4fb8-ae4e-7c1eea6ccc80.jpg?v=1775412818","url":"https:\/\/fontaine.london\/products\/the-rivals-original-oil-on-canvas-benjamin-sharp-1974-flamenco-scene","provider":"fontaine london","version":"1.0","type":"link"}