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The Blitz: A Civil Defence Firefighter In Action before St Paul's Cathedral with Search Lights and Stretcher Bearers
Charcoal c. 1940 30x24cm A World War II Civil Defence firefighter, with 'CD' armband operates a fire hose as stretcher bearers work behind him, St Paul's cathedral being illuminated by searchlights. A typical night-time scene from London during the 1940 Blitz. If you are interested email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056. -
Richard Beer (1928-2017)
St Augustine's Church Watling Street London
Coloured etching and screen print Signed and numbered 57/75 to lower margin Plate size 63 x 43cm From 'Ten Wren Churches' St Augustine's Watling Street was first recorded in the 12th century, destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666 and then rebuilt as part of Christopher Wren's rebuilding of London. During the Second World War it was again destroyed, and the tower - restored in 1954 - is now a part of St Paul's Cathedral Choir School. Condition: slight toning to sheet and some discolouration to margins. A copy of this print is in the Government Art Collection. Click here for biography and other works by this artist. If you are interested email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056. -
Gaynor Chapman (1935-2000)
Nine Hundred Years Ago
1966 Lithographic poster for London Transport From the original printing but sold at the time in the London Transport poster shop hence overprinted 'This is a reproduction of a poster designed for London Transport." 101×63.5cm Chapman attended the Epsom School of Art and the RCA where she studied illustration and graphics. Her posters for London Transport are amongst her best works. If you are interested email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056. -
Brendan Neiland (b.1941) R.A. (Expelled)
Hampton Court (1984)
Screenprint 74 x 51 cm Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 152/250 in pencil. A print of one of Hampton Court's magnificent facades, reflected in its fountain. Reflected architecture is one of Neiland's most recurring themes. The Fountain Court was designed by Sir Christopher Wren; he began remodelled the palace in the baroque style for William III and Mary II in 1689. It held private and state apartments for both the King and Queen. Wren’s other works at Hampton Court Palace include the Lower Orangery and the grand colonnade in Clock Court, providing a grand entrance to the King's Apartments. The architectural historian Sir John Summerson described Fountain Court as 'Startling, as of simultaneous exposure to a great many eyes with raised eyebrows'. Brendan Neiland (born 23 October 1941 in Lichfield, Staffordshire) is an English artist best known for his paintings of reflections in modern city buildings. In 1992 he was elected to the Royal Academy (RA). Neiland is known for his interpretations of city life. His work is widely exhibited in major museums and galleries worldwide including, in Britain, the Victoria and Albert Museum, The Tate Gallery London, The Collections of the British Council and the Arts Council of Great Britain. He is represented by the Redfern Gallery and has had numerous shows internationally, including at the Galerie Belvedere in Singapore, who represent him in Singapore and the Far East. Condition: very good. If you’d like to know more, please email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056. -
Benjamin Cole (1697-1783)
Southwark Cathedral (c. 1753)
Engraving 24 x 33 cm Stow's Survey of London, a ward-by-ward topographical and historical tour of the City of London giving an account of buildings, social conditions and customs, was first published in 1598. This view of Southwark Cathedral, labelled here as 'the South Prospect of the Church of St Saviour in Southwark', offers a charming perspective of the building's architecture and churchyard. Condition: Generally very good; slight offsetting from facing page and old library stamp to reverse. -
Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733), after Jan Kip (1652/3-1722)
Old St Paul's Cathedral (1707)
Engraving, 14 x 17 cm A view of the nave of Old St Paul's Cathedral, engraved by Pieter van der Aa after Johannes 'Jan' Kip, the Dutch draftsman, engraver and print dealer. Pieter van der Aa of Leiden was a Dutch publisher best known for preparing maps and atlases, though he also printed editions of foreign bestsellers and illustrated volumes. He is noted for the many engravings he produced after David Loggan's series of Oxford and Cambridge colleges and costumes. In 1727 Van Der Aa illustrated "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne & de L'Irelande" by James Beeverell, the book in which this engraving appears. Condition: Generally very good. -
Southwark Cathedral and the Monument London England Routemaster Bus sign c. 1970
Screenprint poster 64x19cm Printed for London Transport for use on Routemaster or RT busses. If you are interested email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056. Condition: Excellent. -
To and From Geffrye Museum Routemaster Bus Slipboard Poster c1970
Screenprint poster 64x19cm Printed for London Transport for use on Routemaster or RT busses. Geffrye Museum is the museum of the home. If you are interested email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056. Condition: Good. -
To and From White City Routemaster Bus Slipboard Poster c1970
Screenprint poster 64x19cm Printed for London Transport for use on Routemaster or RT busses. If you are interested email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056. Condition: Good. -
Wellington Museum Routemaster Slipboard Poster c1970
Screenprint poster 64x19cm Printed for London Transport for use on Routemaster or RT busses. If you are interested email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056. Condtion: Excellent -
National Portrait Gallery Routemaster Slipboard Poster c1970
Screenprint poster 64x19cm Printed for London Transport for use on Routemaster or RT busses. If you are interested email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056. Condition: Excellent -
White City Routemaster Slipboard Poster c1970
Screenprint poster 64x19cm Printed for London Transport for use on Routemaster or RT busses. If you are interested email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056. Condition: Good, small professionally repaired tear on right hand margin. -
Trafalgar Square Routemaster Slipboard Poster c1970
Screenprint poster 64x19cm Printed for London Transport for use on Routemaster or RT busses. If you are interested email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056. -
Coronation Arrangements - Map of London (1953)
Lithograph 45 x 60 cm (unfolded) Published by London Transport for the Coronation of Elizabeth II, this delightfully-coloured map illustrates the route taken by the Queen when she was crowned in 1953. Condition: generally very good. If you are interested, please email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056. -
Coronation Arrangements - Map of London (1937)
Lithograph 45 x 60 cm (unfolded) Published by London Transport for the Coronation of George VI, this map illustrates the route the King took in 1936. And best of all, it's just (almost!) as useful in today's London. Condition: generally very good. If you are interested, please email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056.
