episode of the sci-fi TV series SeaQuest DSV. This lot comes from the personal collection of Brian Bysouth. Created by Rockne S. O'Bannon and produced by Steven Spielberg, the series is set in the near future and follows the crew of the advanced submarine SeaQuest as they explore Earth's oceans, tackling environmental issues, political tensions, and mysterious underwater phenomena; it became a notable entry in 1990s science fiction television for its ambitious blend of action, science, and ecological themes. This artwork, used for the front packaging cover of the pilot episode's worldwide VHS release, is painted in gouache on an illustration board with a plastic and paper layer that both protects and frames the central action of the composition. Sold without copyright; see copyright notice in the Terms and Conditions.
The lot exhibits minor edge wear.
Estimate: £750 - 1500
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British artist Brian Bysouth (b. 1936) is one of the most celebrated film poster designers of the twentieth century, renowned for his dynamic style that defined an era of cinematic advertising. Trained at art school and beginning his career at the advertising agency Downtons, Bysouth quickly established himself within the film industry, producing artwork for hundreds of posters as well as major advertising campaigns and editorial commissions.
Over a career spanning more than four decades, Bysouth created iconic imagery for landmark productions including the James Bond films For Your Eyes Only, A View to a Kill and The Living Daylights, as well as Raiders of the Lost Ark and Highlander. A central figure in the golden age of hand-painted posters, his work captures both the drama and glamour of cinema at its peak. Now increasingly sought after by collectors, Bysouth's original artworks and personal archive offer a rare opportunity to acquire pieces from one of the industry’s most influential artists.
See Online Here: 533. The Brian Bysouth Collection: Original Worldwide VHS Final Artwork; 81.5 cm x 56 cm (32 x 22 ), Brian Bysouth ### SEAQUEST DSV (T.V. SERIES, 1993 - 1996)
