Original Painting
Steve Camps - Oil on Board
“Pig, Cottage & Tree”
Rare early verified original by British artist Steve Camps
Key Details
Artist: Steve Camps
Title: “Pig, Cottage & Tree”
Medium: Oil
Support: Board
Signature: Unsigned — verified by the artist via email
Dimensions: Image: 33 × 26.5 cm (13.0 × 10.4 in)
Framed: White bevelled wooden frame
Condition: Excellent
Provenance: Private UK collection; verified directly with the artist
Description
This rare and characterful early painting by British artist Steve Camps captures a gentle rural moment: a pig crossing an open field beneath a quiet sky, with a cottage and tree anchoring the landscape. The work carries a peaceful, slightly whimsical atmosphere and strong decorative appeal.
Painted in oil on board, this is an early unsigned piece created before the artist began signing his work. Its authenticity has been confirmed directly by Camps via email, making it a particularly desirable example of his formative period.
Camps is widely known for his distinctive whale paintings, a body of work that has attracted international collectors and increasing critical attention. With a documentary film currently in production, interest in his early originals continues to rise — making this verified early painting a compelling and collectable opportunity.
About the Artist
Steve Camps is a contemporary British painter whose work explores emotional and narrative themes through animals and landscapes. Best known for his sought-after whale series, his paintings have developed a strong collector base and increasing public visibility.
This early work offers insight into the foundations of his style, capturing the storytelling elements that would later define his mature practice.
Estimated Date
Early career period (exact year not specified)
Provenance & Notes
Private UK collection. Verified directly with Steve Camps via email.
Early authenticated works from artists with growing reputations are increasingly valued, and this piece offers both charm and strong provenance.
