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Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile in hand-painted dark charcoal frame, 7th Centennial Edition by Steven Patrick Sim.
Angled close view of the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile showing the manuscript surface, seal tags and three-dimensional cast seals.
Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile in dark charcoal frame, shown from a wider angled gallery view with the full lower seal area visible.
Close-up of red and green wax-seal-effect cast seals on the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile.
Steven Patrick Sim portrait at Arbroath Abbey during the Declaration of Arbroath facsimile photoshoot.
Left-side angled view of the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile showing the layered depth, seal tags and framed presentation.
Size diagram for the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile, 7th Centennial Edition, showing the framed artwork proportions and facsimile area, finished in hand painted dark charcoal.
Close-up of red and green three-dimensional cast seals on the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile, 7th Centennial Edition.
Close-up of green cast seals and parchment-style seal tags on the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile.
Close view of the manuscript surface and parchment damage detail on the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile.
Close-up of red cast seals and parchment-style tags on the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile, 7th Centennial Edition.
Detail of the 1320 to 2020 date marking on the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile, 7th Centennial Edition.
Cluster of hanging seal tags with red and green cast seals on the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile.
Side detail of the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile showing parchment-style manuscript detail, hanging seal tags and cast seals.
Close view of the 7th Centennial Edition title area and three-dimensional cast seals on the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile.
Embossed edition and copyright detail on the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile, 7th Centennial Edition.
The Arbroath Abbey, the Round-O illuminated by the light of the setting Summer sun.
The Declaration of Arbroath Fine Art 3D Facsimile, Centennial Edition totalling 700 pieces. Framed glass guide, with sizes.
The Declaration of Arbroath Fine Art 3D Facsimile - Framed glass guide, with sizes.
Green colour artwork study connected with the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile seal palette, useful as a supporting timeline or process image.
Red colour artwork study connected with the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile seal palette, useful as a supporting timeline or process image.
Gold and parchment colour artwork study connected with the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile, useful as a supporting timeline or process image.
The Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile — 7th Centennial Edition
The Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile — 7th Centennial Edition
The Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile — 7th Centennial Edition
The Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile — 7th Centennial Edition
The Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile — 7th Centennial Edition
Steven Patrick Sim with the life-size Declaration of Arbroath facsimile at the Robert the Bruce statue in Arbroath.
Hero full-front view of the white-framed Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile, showing the complete 85% scale facsimile, parchment texture, cast seals and deep presentation frame.
Side-profile view of the white-framed Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile, highlighting the substantial frame depth and object-like construction.
Diagonal close view of the white-framed Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile, with parchment, ribbon tabs and cast seal details visible through the frame.
Diagonal presentation image of the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile, focusing on the parchment surface, torn lower edge, ribbon tabs and three-dimensional cast seals.
Long angled detail of the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile, showing the layered ribbon tabs and cast seal construction from the side.
Lower framed detail of the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile, showing the title, edition presentation and suspended cast seals inside the white frame.
Detailed view of the parchment fringe, ribbon tabs and red and green cast seals on the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile.
Close-up of red and green cast seals on the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile, showing the textured wax-seal effect and layered ribbon supports.
Square-format close detail of the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile cast seal cluster and parchment ribbon tabs.
White-frame manuscript corner detail of the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile, showing the upper document area and subtle date inscription.
Close-up of the date inscription in the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile presentation, referencing 1320 and the 6th of April.
Upper manuscript view inside the white frame of the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile, showing the aged document surface and frame depth.
Close detail of the damaged parchment area on the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile, showing aged texture and document-loss character.
Detail of the title and edition presentation area of the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile, with numbered edition styling and collector presentation text.
Close detail of the artist signature and edition numbering area on the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile presentation.
Close-up of the embossed National Records of Scotland and Crown copyright detail on the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile presentation.
Overhead view of the complete white-framed Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile, showing the parchment body, seal ribbons and surrounding white frame.
Front-facing detail of the Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile, showing the title area and the row of red and green cast seals beneath the parchment.
Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile in white frame option, 7th Centennial Edition by Steven Patrick Sim.
Full William Home Lizars copperplate engraving of the Declaration of Arbroath showing the document body and seal tags.
Steven Patrick Sim beside the William Home Lizars engraving of the Declaration of Arbroath, linking the artist to the historical source material.
Explanatory panel beside the William Home Lizars engraving of the Declaration of Arbroath.
National Archives of Scotland label shown on the framed William Home Lizars Declaration of Arbroath engraving.
Upper manuscript body detail from the William Home Lizars engraving of the Declaration of Arbroath.
Central detail of the William Home Lizars engraving showing manuscript text and seal tags.
Close detail of handwritten text in the William Home Lizars engraving of the Declaration of Arbroath.
Lower seal tags and ribbon details in the William Home Lizars engraving of the Declaration of Arbroath.
Right-side seal group detail from the William Home Lizars engraving of the Declaration of Arbroath.
Left seal cluster detail from the William Home Lizars engraving of the Declaration of Arbroath.
Multiple seals and folded parchment tags in the William Home Lizars engraving of the Declaration of Arbroath.
Central wax seal detail from the William Home Lizars engraving used as reference for the Declaration of Arbroath facsimile.
Paired seal relief detail from the William Home Lizars engraving, showing sculptural forms and ribbon folds.
Single seal and ribbon detail from the William Home Lizars engraving of the Declaration of Arbroath.
National Archives of Scotland plaque for the William Home Lizars engraving of the Declaration of Arbroath.
Framed William Home Lizars copperplate engraving of the Declaration of Arbroath, used as historical reference for the Fine-Art 3D Facsimile seal work.
Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile in hand-painted Dark Charcoal frame, 7th Centennial Edition by Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®.
Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile in White frame option, 7th Centennial Edition by Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®.
Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile in hand-stained Yew frame finish, 7th Centennial Edition by Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®.
Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile in hand-stained Antique Brown frame finish, 7th Centennial Edition by Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®.
Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile in hand-stained Medium Brown frame finish, 7th Centennial Edition by Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®.
Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile in hand-stained Maple frame finish, 7th Centennial Edition by Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®.
Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile in hand-stained Medium Oak frame finish, 7th Centennial Edition by Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®.
Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile in hand-stained Georgian Mahogany frame finish, 7th Centennial Edition by Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®.
Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile in hand-stained Dark Oak frame finish, 7th Centennial Edition by Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®.
Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile in hand-stained Tudor Oak frame finish, 7th Centennial Edition by Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®.
THE TARTAN ARTISAN ®

The Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile — 7th Centennial Edition

Sale price£1,320.00



A framed fine-art 3D facsimile of the Declaration of Arbroath

85% scale collector edition, finished with three-dimensional cast seals, and limited to 700 numbered copies.


 

  • ARCHIVAL GICLÉE CONSTRUCTION
  • 3D CAST SEALS
  • CREATED IN ARBROATH — FRAMED IN SCOTLAND
  • 85% SCALE OF THE HISTORIC DOCUMENT
  • PAY IN FULL OR RESERVE WITH £440 DEPOSIT

 

Created by Steven Patrick Sim (The Tartan Artisan®), this 7th Centennial Edition presents the Declaration of Arbroath as a layered, dimensional fine-art facsimile, framed for display and supplied as a numbered collector piece.

Published to mark the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, this edition is scaled at 85% of the surviving historic document. It was created as the successor to the earlier discontinued 2016 smaller Memory of the World edition, with the 2020 edition introducing a more developed presentation and the important addition of three-dimensional cast seals.

Reserve your edition with a £440 deposit, with the remaining £880 balance due before completion and dispatch. Or pay the full £1,320 at checkout.

Each piece is part of a limited edition of 700 numbered copies. You may request a preferred edition number when ordering, subject to availability, or simply receive the lowest available number from the edition.

 

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At a glance

7th Centennial Edition: published in 2020 to mark the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath

Limited edition: 700 numbered copies

Scale: 85% of the size of the historic document

Framed size: approximately 75cm W x 78.7cm H

Facsimile size: approximately 44.5cm W x 48.25cm H

Archival fine-art construction: giclée printed on Somerset Enhanced Velvet cotton paper, laser cut, hand assembled and framed using conservation-minded materials

Three-dimensional cast seals: sculptural wax-effect seal details, digitally modelled, cast, hand-painted and finished

Signed and numbered: each framed piece is hand signed, numbered and embossed by the artist; the facsimile itself is also authenticated with a dated signature on the reverse before framing.

Framed in Scotland: prepared as a substantial framed artwork with UV-filtering, low-reflection glass

Frame options: hand-painted in both Dark Charcoal and White, with a range of hand-stained traditional wood finishes also available

Supporting material: supplied with provenance material including a numbered certificate and booklet (with full transcription of the Declaration of Arbroath text in both English and Latin)

Payment choices: pay £1,320 in full, or reserve with a £440 deposit and pay the £880 balance before completion and dispatch (or collection)





The Declaration of Arbroath — a medieval cry for freedom

The Declaration of Arbroath was sent to Pope John XXII in 1320 and remains one of Scotland’s most powerful historical documents. Written on behalf of the barons and community of the realm of Scotland, it still speaks across the centuries with remarkable strength: a letter of political argument, identity, resistance and nationhood.

The famous passage represented in the artwork includes the words:

“...for, as long as a hundred of us remain alive, never will we on any conditions be subjected to the lordship of the English. It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.”

For Steven Patrick Sim, born and raised in Arbroath, the Declaration is not a distant historical subject. It belongs to the place, memory and identity of the town itself. The facsimile project grew from that connection: a contemporary fine-art response to one of Scotland’s most celebrated surviving documents.





Permission, provenance and the 10-year Memory of the World anniversary

This project exists because permission was kindly granted by the National Records of Scotland in 2016. The surviving Declaration of Arbroath is in the keeping of the National Records of Scotland, and the source imagery used for the manuscript facsimile is acknowledged as Crown copyright, National Records of Scotland, SP13/7.

The three-dimensional cast seals in this edition are presented as Steven Patrick Sim’s own artistic interpretation of the Declaration’s seals. Each has been digitally sculpted, cast, painted, and finished as part of a newly created body of fine art, informed by historical reference and inspired by the William Home Lizars copperplate engraving of the Declaration of Arbroath.

The facsimile editions were first created following the Declaration’s recognition on the UNESCO UK Memory of the World Register. Ten years on, this renewed focus on the 7th Centennial Edition is offered with deep respect for the National Records of Scotland, whose permission made the work possible, and for the responsibility of creating a lasting artistic response to one of Scotland’s most treasured documents.

“After a quieter period of bereavement, family care and reflection, I am returning to this edition with renewed focus and gratitude. The Declaration belongs deeply to Arbroath, the town where I was born and raised, and I have never taken lightly the permission that allowed me to create these facsimile editions.”
— Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®

National Records of Scotland and UNESCO are acknowledged here with respect. This product page should not be read as implying endorsement by either body.





The 7th Centennial Edition

The original Declaration of Arbroath 3D Facsimile project began in 2016 after the Declaration was added to the UNESCO UK Memory of the World register. That first phase included a life-size 100-piece edition and a smaller 1,320-piece edition.

The 2016 smaller edition was later discontinued. In 2020, to mark the 700th anniversary of the Declaration, Steven created the 7th Centennial Edition: a new 700-copy edition at 85% scale, with a more developed presentation and three-dimensional cast seals.

  • Original 2016 life-size edition: a separate 100-piece edition, now part of the project’s legacy story
  • Original 2016 smaller edition: a discontinued 1,320-piece edition
  • 2020 7th Centennial Edition: this current 700-copy collector edition, scaled at 85%
  • HERO Edition: a separate life-size premium edition of only 7 pieces, not this product

This is the current 85% scale 7th Centennial Edition: an expertly framed, numbered, and certified edition with 3D cast seals.





Archival fine-art materials

This edition is created as an archival-quality fine-art work. Its facsimile elements are giclée printed on Somerset Enhanced Velvet cotton paper, then precisely laser-cut and assembled into a true three-dimensional structure.

  • Fine-art giclée quality: printed using Epson archival pigment inks, currently produced through an Epson SureColor large-format fine-art workflow
  • Archival paper: Somerset Enhanced Velvet / Radiant White Velvet, 255gsm, 100% cotton, acid-free fine-art paper
  • Lightfast inks: archival pigment inks selected for fine-art reproduction and longevity
  • Acid-free construction: all materials, adhesives, and components are selected with archival, conservation-minded presentation in mind
  • 3D cast seal details: artistically interpreted, cast and finished in fine-art materials, using acrylics and a protective UV varnish
  • Conservation framing approach: framed with archival / acid-free materials where appropriate for the construction of the piece
  • UV-filtering glass: presented under specialist low-reflection glass designed to reduce glare and filter harmful UV light

The intention is to create an heirloom-quality framed facsimile: a piece made for careful display, long-term enjoyment and future family or collection provenance.

As with all fine-art works on paper and mixed media constructions, display away from strong direct sunlight, high humidity, excess heat and damp environments.





A layered fine-art construction

The facsimile is created as a three-dimensional construct, not simply as a flat image. The project combines digital reconstruction, archival giclée printing, laser cutting, hand assembly, seal work and professional framing.

  • Fine-art print foundation: produced from carefully prepared artwork based on the historic Declaration
  • Layered structure: cut and assembled to create dimensional relief
  • Laser-cutting process: used for precision in creating the artefact's paper elements, seal tags and constructed layers
  • Hand assembly: each piece requires careful manual construction and finishing
  • 3D cast seals: added as sculptural details within the work
  • Framed presentation: finished as a substantial artwork ready for display

The result is a piece that changes subtly with light. The dimensional layers and seals create shadows and depth, giving the Declaration a physical presence that a flat reproduction cannot achieve.

 

Laser cutting the giclée printed elements

The laser-cutting gallery shows the fine-art giclée-printed components being cut with precision. This stage is essential to recreating the realism of the facsimile, including irregular edges and surviving signatories’ seal tags, giving the finished work a dimensional, physically constructed presence. The images show the main letter element being cut, while upper layers are processed separately.

 






Three-dimensional cast seals and digital sculpting

The 3D cast seals are one of the defining features of the 7th Centennial Edition. They give the artwork depth, shadow and presence, helping the facsimile feel closer to a historic artefact than a flat print.

The surviving Declaration retains only 19 seals, a detail that contributes to its distinctive visual and historical character. For the 2020 editions, the seal treatment evolved beyond the printed and embellished giclée approach used in the original 2016 editions.

  • 3D cast seal effect: created to add sculptural depth and wax-like character
  • Digital sculpting: seal forms were modelled and refined by Steven using stylus and tablet work — a process closer to painting and sculpting in 3D space than selecting a ready-made ornament
  • Historical reference: inspired mainly by the William Home Lizars copperplate engraving tradition and informed by the wider surviving seal record, rather than presented as exact reproductions of the original seals
  • Hand-finished presentation: cast, painted and finished to evoke the colour and surface quality of medieval wax seals
  • Layered construction: the seals form part of the overall dimensional structure of the facsimile

The modelling gallery — featuring a small selection from the 19 seals — shows some of the technical and artistic development behind the seal moulds. The finished artwork images show how these cast seal forms contribute to the depth, texture and presence of the final facsimile.

 






Framing and presentation

Each 7th Centennial Edition is supplied framed. The frame — consisting of both a sealed inner box structure, held within a robust outer box frame — is an important part of the object: it protects the dimensional facsimile, gives the piece architectural depth and allows the artwork to sit with presence on a wall.

The product gallery shows the hand-painted Dark Charcoal, and hand-painted White framed facsimiles, with hand-stained timber finishes also available.

  • Hand-painted Dark Charcoal: a strong contemporary hand-painted presentation, particularly effective with the aged parchment tones and seal colours
  • Hand-painted White: a clean, gallery-style white frame for a brighter, contemporary display
  • Hand-stained wood options: a range of warmer and darker heritage finishes

Frame finish availability may be confirmed after ordering if a particular finish is requested. If you have a specific interior, collection or display requirement, please contact me before ordering.

 


 


 






Frame colour options

The frame finish changes the whole character of the piece. The swatches and framed examples are included to help you choose the finish that best suits your room, collection or presentation style.

Frame finish Presentation character
Dark Charcoal Hand-painted contemporary deep charcoal / black finish; recommended for strong wall presence
White Hand-painted gallery-style white frame; perfect for a minimalistic effect
Yew Hand-stained warm traditional finish with a heritage character
Antique Brown Hand-stained traditional brown finish suited to historic interiors
Medium Brown Hand-stained balanced warm-brown presentation
Maple Hand-stained lighter wood effect with softer contrast
Medium Oak Hand-stained classic oak-toned finish
Georgian Mahogany Hand-stained richer, darker traditional presentation
Dark Oak Hand-stained deep oak-toned finish with strong heritage weight
Tudor Oak Hand-stained very traditional darker oak-style presentation
Oak Hand-stained natural oak-style finish




Brass wall-plate hanging system

The framed artwork is designed as a substantial wall piece, so the hanging method is part of the presentation. The rear of the frame is fitted with a brass wall-plate hanging system. Two level brass wall fittings are fixed securely to the wall, and the corresponding plates on the frame drop into place for secure display.

The image below shows part of the rear hardware and corner construction. Final installation should always be carried out with suitable wall fixings for your wall type and the weight of the framed piece.

 






Certificate, booklet and provenance material

Each 7th Centennial Edition is supplied with supporting material for provenance and record-keeping.

  • Numbered certificate: confirms the edition and number
  • Booklet: includes supporting information, English and Latin text, and seal notes
  • Edition number requests: you may request a preferred number in the order notes, subject to availability

Choosing a number: if you would like a specific edition number, please add that as a request in your order notes or contact me before ordering. Specific numbers cannot be guaranteed, but I will confirm availability where possible.

Some collectors choose a number with personal significance, where available.

 






Payment options — pay in full or reserve with deposit

You may pay in full at checkout, or reserve your Declaration of Arbroath fine-art facsimile with a one-third reservation deposit.

Reserve today for £440. The remaining £880 balance is due before completion and dispatch.

Payment option Customer details
Pay in full £1,320 due today.
Your order is paid in full at checkout, with no later balance due.
Reserve with deposit £440 due today.
Your edition and queue position are reserved once the deposit is paid. The remaining £880 balance is due before completion and dispatch.

No artwork is dispatched until the full £1,320 has been paid.

This is a fine-art reservation deposit and balance collection arrangement, not consumer finance or credit.





Availability, making time and order queue

This edition is produced in small batches rather than held as mass-produced stock. A framed or near-complete piece may sometimes be available sooner. If no suitable piece is immediately available, orders are completed in order of reservation, usually on a first-come, first-served basis.

Each piece involves fine-art printing, laser-cut construction, 3D cast seal work, hand assembly, framing, certification and safe collection or delivery planning. Because of this, completion times can vary depending on the current order queue, framer availability and delivery arrangements.

Please allow several weeks for completion unless a suitable piece is already available. After your order or reservation deposit is received, I will confirm the current position, likely timescale and next steps.

I am working toward a regular production flow for this edition, while still treating each piece as a carefully made collector artwork rather than a standard stocked item.





Collection, delivery and custom shipping

These framed glass artworks are substantial pieces and must be handled carefully. Checkout is set up around the most practical delivery and collection options available, but larger or longer-distance delivery must be discussed before ordering.

  • Collection from Aizle Picture Framing, Balfron: free at checkout, by appointment only. Aizle is in an attractive part of central Scotland and includes its own gift shop and coffee house, making collection a pleasant option for customers happy to travel.
  • Collection from Arbroath: collection from Arbroath may also be possible by arrangement, which may suit customers in Angus, Dundee, Aberdeenshire, the Grampians, the Highlands or the east / north of Scotland.
  • Local / regional Aizle delivery: eligible UK postcodes will see “Aizle local/regional framed artwork delivery” at £49, where the postcode is within the supported delivery area.
  • If the £49 option does not appear: your address is outside the automated local/regional delivery area. Please contact me before ordering if you need delivery, so a safe bespoke quote or draft order can be discussed.
  • Bespoke delivery by the framer: Aizle may be able to quote for delivery in Scotland and further afield, depending on destination, timing, vehicle access, handling requirements and cost.
  • DHL / courier shipping: courier shipping may be possible by quote, but packing, insurance, destination and risk must be checked first.
  • International enquiries: no automatic overseas checkout is offered for this framed glass edition. Please contact me first if you are outside the UK.

International customers: import duties, customs taxes, brokerage charges, handling fees and local clearance delays may apply in your own country. These charges are set by the destination country and courier, not by The Tartan Artisan®, and they are the responsibility of the customer. Please check your local import rules before ordering or requesting an overseas shipping quote.

Safe handling depends on framed size, destination, courier availability, insurance and the framer’s packing advice.





Created in Arbroath by Steven Patrick Sim

Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®, was born and raised in Arbroath. His work with the Declaration of Arbroath began not only as a historical art project, but also as a personal response to the town, the Abbey, the Declaration tartan and the continuing cultural memory of 1320.

Archive photographs of Steven wearing the Declaration tartan at Arbroath Abbey and beside the Declaration of Arbroath monument are part of the story of the project. Some of these images show the larger / life-size facsimile from the earlier edition story rather than the 85% scale Centennial Edition offered here, but they remain important as creator, place and provenance imagery.

Created in Scotland by Arbroath-born artist Steven Patrick Sim, in response to one of the nation’s most treasured historical documents.

 

 

 




Why collectors choose this edition

  • Historic subject: one of Scotland’s most powerful documents presented as a contemporary fine-art object
  • Permission and provenance: created with permission kindly granted by National Records of Scotland, with Crown copyright acknowledged
  • Limited and numbered: a 700-copy certified edition
  • Archival materials: acid-free cotton fine-art paper, archival pigment inks, conservation-minded construction and UV-filtering glass
  • Substantial but displayable: 85% scale, smaller than life-size but still impressive
  • Three-dimensional cast seals: a defining feature of the 2020 edition
  • Framed and ready for display: professionally presented as a substantial wall piece
  • Frame choice: hand-painted in both Dark Charcoal and White, with hand-stained traditional wood finishes also available
  • Supporting material: certificate, booklet and provenance material
  • Made in Scotland: created by Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®, in Arbroath

A framed Declaration of Arbroath for collectors who want history, craft, depth, provenance, archival quality and a strong sense of Scottish identity.





Size, pricing & how to order

Choose your preferred frame finish and payment option from the product options. The artwork will then be reserved, produced, framed, certified and prepared for agreed collection or delivery.

Detail Specification
Edition 7th Centennial Edition
Edition size 700 numbered copies
Scale 85% of the historic document
Framed size 75cm W x 78.7cm H
approx. 29.5" W x 31" H
Facsimile size 44.5cm W x 48.25cm H
approx. 17.5" W x 19" H
Price £1,320
Deposit option Reserve with £440 deposit; £880 balance due before completion and dispatch

Price includes the framed artwork, numbered certificate, booklet and provenance material. Collection and eligible local/regional delivery are handled at checkout; custom delivery enquiries should be made before ordering.

To order, choose your preferred frame finish and payment option. If you need a custom delivery quote, please contact me before completing checkout.

If you would like a specific edition number, add it in the order notes or include it in your enquiry. Specific numbers are subject to availability.

 

 


Copyright, permission and artistic interpretation

This fine-art facsimile is produced with permission kindly granted by the National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh, in 2016. The surviving copy of the Declaration of Arbroath is in the keeping of the National Records of Scotland, and the manuscript source imagery used in this work is acknowledged as Crown copyright, National Records of Scotland, SP13/7.

The William Home Lizars copperplate engraving of the Declaration of Arbroath is also acknowledged as Crown copyright, National Records of Scotland. It formed an important historical reference point for the seal work shown in this project.

The three-dimensional cast seals in this edition should be understood as Steven Patrick Sim’s own artistic interpretation of the Declaration’s seal tradition. They are not presented as exact reproductions of the surviving medieval seals. They were digitally sculpted, cast, painted and finished as a new body of fine-art work, drawing inspiration and visual reference from the historical record, especially the William Home Lizars engraving.

National Records of Scotland and UNESCO are acknowledged with respect. No endorsement by either body is implied.

 

 

Frame Finish:
Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile in hand-painted Dark Charcoal frame, 7th Centennial Edition by Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®.
The Declaration of Arbroath Fine-Art 3D Facsimile — 7th Centennial Edition Sale price£1,320.00