Cincinnati Bengals 2017

Tino Paolini

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Watercolor Painting

Tino Paolini

This beautifully framed piece features an original piece of watercolor artwork glass-framed in an attractive two inch wide black resin frame with a double mat. The outer dimensions of the framed piece are approximately 17” wide x 24.5” high, although the exact size will vary according to the size of the original piece of art.

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$595.00 USD - Price includes framing as well as fast, free shipping with UPS
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This beautifully framed piece features an original piece of watercolor artwork glass-framed in an attractive two inch wide black resin frame with a double mat. The outer dimensions of the framed piece are approximately 17” wide x 24.5” high, although the exact size will vary according to the size of the original piece of art.

At the core of the framed piece is the actual piece of original artwork as painted by the artist on textured 100% rag, water-marked watercolor paper. In many cases the original artwork has handwritten notes in pencil from the artist (be sure to “See the actual artwork without the frame” elsewhere in this website). Simply put, this is beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork.

The outer mat is a rich textured black acid-free mat with a decorative inset white v-groove, while the inner mat is a complimentary colored acid-free mat reflecting one of the team’s primary colors. The website image of this framed piece shows the mat color that we suggest (Orange), but since each piece is custom framed, we are happy to use whatever color mat you wish (depending on availability) – our standard mat colors are:

Light Blue / Dark Blue / Brown / Maroon (close to brown) / White / Silver / Gold / Yellow (bright yellow) / Green (dark green) / Orange / Purple / Red (bright red, somewhat close to PMS 186)

Beneath the artwork is a silver plate with black text describing the original artwork. The text for this piece will read:

This original, one-of-a-kind watercolor painting of the 2017 Cincinnati Bengals uniform is the original artwork that was used in the creation of this Cincinnati Bengals uniform evolution print and tens of thousands of other Cincinnati Bengals products that have been sold across North America. This original piece of art was painted by artist Tino Paolini for Heritage Sports Art Inc.

Beneath the silver plate is a 3” x 9” reproduction of a well known, best-selling print that celebrates the history of the team. The print beautifully illustrates the chronological evolution of the team’s uniform and shows you how the original art was used in the creation of this print. If you look closely, you will see that the print features the actual artwork being offered for sale. The 3” x 9” print looks like this:

Cincinnati Bengals Uniform Print

The piece is framed with an extremely high quality framing glass. We have used this glass style for many years with excellent results. We package every piece very carefully in a double layer of bubble wrap and a rigid double-wall cardboard package to avoid breakage at any point during the shipping process, but if damage does occur, we will gladly repair, replace or refund. Please note that all of our products come with a 90 day 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Each framed piece also comes with a two page letter signed by Scott Sillcox describing the history behind the art. If there was an extra-special story about your piece of art, that story will be included in the letter. When you receive your framed piece, you should find the letter lightly attached to the front of the framed piece.

If you have any questions, at any time, about the actual artwork or about any of the artist’s handwritten notes on the artwork, I would love to tell you about them. Simply email me, Scott Sillcox, at scott@heritagesportsart.com and I will tell you everything I can about your original piece of art. The artists and I spent well over ten years of our lives creating these pieces of original artwork, and in many cases there are stories I can tell you about your actual piece of artwork that might add an extra element of interest in your one-of-a-kind purchase.

Please note that all reproduction rights for this original work are retained in perpetuity by the National Football League unless specifically stated otherwise in writing by the NFL. For further information, please contact Heritage Sports Art at questions@heritagesportsart.com .

 

History

After bottoming-out with a 2-14 record in 2002 under the tutelage of head coach Dick Le Beau, the 2003 Bengals looked for change and respectability and enlisted Marvin Lewis as the teams new sideline boss.2003 also saw them release QB Akili Smith (who had been with the squad since 1999) and draft Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer with the first overall pick. And with third-year WR Chad Johnson rounding into form, the Bengals were able to go 8-8 in 2003. They didn't make the playoffs, but at least they were in the hunt for a spot.In 2004 the trio of Lewis, Palmer and Johnson again led the team to a respectable record of 8-8, finishing 3rd in the new four-team AFC North division Pittsburgh and Baltimore. Again the team failed to make the postseason, but this team, now playing in the state-of the-art Paul Brown Stadium which opened in 2000, managed to bring back big-time excitement to Cincinnati football fans.In 2004 the Bengals uniform underwent some radical changes. The most noticeable of which was the addition of a third orange jersey to accompany their home black and road white jerseys.A third jersey is a concept that became commonplace in baseball and hockey in the 1990's, and in the 2000s in the NFL. Most 3rd jerseys are worn occasionally at home as well as on the road, giving a team a third option as to what uniform to wear. And of course, the addition of a third jersey adds to the options fans can buy, thereby increasing apparel revenues and ultimately benefiting the team. More recently, baseball and hockey teams have begun adding 4th and even 5th jerseys to their roster of uniform possibilities, but this trend has not started in the NFL, nor is it likely to if for no other reason than the fact that the NFL season consists of only 16 regular season games vs baseball's 162 and hockey's 82.This third jersey displays a new tiger-stripe pattern on the shoulders, has black sleeves, with black sleeve and collar trim. The sleeves have white undersides with a band of white going down to the waist.More rounded style numerals replace the block letter style numeral adopted in 1981. On this jersey the numbers are outlined in black trim.  And for the first time in franchise history black pants are officially adopted as part of the Bengal uniform.  And once again, the orange helmets with black tiger stripes; first used in 1981, remain a part of the official team look.

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