Osprey Books.

[Harry Faversham]

Somebody asked me if the artwork from any of the books, has ever been made available as prints for framing. Can't remember for the life of me!


 

[Norm]

I know peter Dennis and Graham Turner both offer their originals for sale, because the inside of the Osprey book says so.

The fact that the sale is limited to ‘originals’ may be that the author is not in a position to offer prints.

[Charlie_]

You can certainly buy prints of Graham Turner's paintings (many of which were done for Osprey books) from his website.

[Easy E]

You really need to track down and talk to who made it originally.  It is up to them.   

[FifteensAway]

Owner of local game store used to have quite a collection, I believe a combination of original art work but mostly prints.  Not sure of current status, haven't seen him in decades - his wife, a local customer service legend, runs the store.  Until the internet took over so much of historical miniatures, she was my go-to to order anything and everything. 

So, yes, artwork can be available.  I'm pretty sure contacting Osprey can be a channel to discovering availability, perhaps by them directing you to the right source.

Now, if you are just wanting book sized prints you can go down a slightly sacrilegious route and buy a used copy of the book and then cannibalize the prints and get them framed up.  Cheap way to go but effective.  And, at least locally, used Osprey values are not what they once were.

Local being Northern California, USA.

[Dentatus]

You really need to track down and talk to who made it originally.  It is up to them.

If Osprey commissioned original artwork for their publications, I'd suspect it's more Osprey's decision than the artist.

Alternately, cutting up used/discount copies works too.

[Easy E]

If Osprey commissioned original artwork for their publications, I'd suspect it's more Osprey's decision than the artist.

Alternately, cutting up used/discount copies works too.

It all depends on the contract. Many times they allow the artist to maintain the rights, but that may have changed?  I am not 100% sure.

[Aethelflaeda was framed]

The terms “all rights reserved” versus a “work for hire” are very important distinctions. Approaching Osprey would be the first step, it’s like trying to use a song produced and/or owned by a label. Sometimes you get a Stax records or John Fogerty situation but some sort of royalties for prints should get back to the artist.

[Severian]

A quick look inside a few of my Ospreys and they seem to carry similar text, saying that "the original paintings from which the colour plates in this book were prepared are available for private sale. All reproduction copyright whatsoever is retained by the Publishers." There's usually a contact (postal) address for enquiries, though with some of the older titles this might be out of date.

There might be some instances where the artist retained reproduction rights (which would be stated on the copyright page of the book in question) but the default seems to be that Osprey keep the rights to reproduce the images. No idea though whether they've ever done so (though obviously some pictures have been re-used in other things they've published).

[Tom Dulski]

 In 2008 they released a hardcover book called osprey a celebration. It's in a much larger format than their softcover releases and focuses mainly on the art. I suppose it would be feasible to purchase it and cut out the prints you want for framing. It would certainly be cheaper then purchasing original artwork.

[Jemima Fawr]

Many years ago, my wife's best friend was the Osprey artist Rick Scollins (absolutely my favourite Osprey artist), who died tragically young, just as he was starting to revise the artwork in many of their Napoleonic titles.  I wish I'd known her then... She does have some original artwork by him, but of Morris-dancing costume designs! 

[SJWi]

I have seen Osprey original artwork up for sale, but many years ago. From memory it was in either a gallery or bookshop in I think Hastings. I guess as said earlier an artist who retained ownership lived nearby and was selling them there.  The only other thing I have are two large limited edition prints by the late, great Angus McBride .Originally commissioned by "Military Illustrated" magazine one depicted a group of Thirty Years War mercenaries and the other "the death of Olaf Trygvasson" at the sea battle of Svoldr.  They didn't sell well when first released and I picked them up pretty cheaply years later when the magazine was having a sale.

[Otto1485]

I’m lucky enough to have some of Graham’s originals, they’re not cheap but they are excellent. He does prints of all his stuff if you’re more frugal,

https://www.studio88.co.uk/index.html

All the best

Otto