ARTIST: Steve Ferguson (American, born 1946)
NAME: Plane - 1919 Junkers F-13
YEAR: 2003
MEDIUM: gouache on board
CONDITION: Excellent.
SIGHT SIZE: 16 x 14 inches / 40 x 35 cm
BOARD SIZE: 20 x 15 inches / 50 x 38 cm
SIGNATURE: lower left
NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the Junkers F-13 from the 100 Year of Powered Flight Collection. Hugo Junkers was a wealthy industrialist, but was also a visionary who saw that all-metal aircraft were essential for aviation. He built the first all-metal, multi-seat transport used in airline service, the Junkers F 13, which first flew on June 25, 1919. The F 13 was an immediate success, for it was fast for the time, rugged, and adaptable for use in all climates. A low-wing monoplane, the F 13 still had an open cockpit for its two pilots, but seated four passengers in relative comfort in the cabin. The F 13 was built until 1932, being produced in 60 versions. The basic design was continuously improved over time with larger engines and more advanced equipment. German firms purchased about 110 of the F 13s and the aircraft was used in at least 24 countries.
PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.
CATEGORY: antique vintage painting
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BIOGRAPHY:
Steve is known best for creating vibrant and passionate pieces of art. He started his training at the age of 34 and had his first exhibition in Sussex a year later. He channels his inspiration from nature, texture and form with the inspiration of many great artists past and present and particularly from the Cornish artists and sculptors.For the past nine years he has been selling his work at Greenwich Art and Craft market in London.In the past two year his work has been displayed successfully in galleries in Sussex and further a field.Galleries in which Steven's work can be viewed are Io Gallery in Brighton ,The Wood Store in Brighton Green tree Gallery at Borde hill gardens in West Sussex , Gallery fifty five in Hampshire,Fisherton mill Gallery in Sailsbury,Saltbox Gallery in York and Doghouse Gallery in Belfast.