{"product_id":"ray-honisett-original-tiger-moth-aviation-painting-1989","title":"Ray Honisett Original Tiger Moth Aviation Painting – 1989","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressive original aviation painting by renowned Australian artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRay Honisett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depicting a gathering of classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ede Havilland Tiger Moth biplanes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at a rural airfield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition centres on a yellow Tiger Moth numbered “04”, with ground crew attending to the aircraft while another biplane passes overhead. Honisett captures the atmosphere and openness of the airfield beautifully, combining finely observed aviation detail with a broad blue sky, low clouds and sunlit grassland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned and dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the lower left, this generously proportioned work would make a striking statement piece for an aviation enthusiast, collector, office, study or commercial interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting is presented in a substantial timber frame with a linen-style slip and gold-toned inner detailing, ready to display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRamon “Ray” Francis Honisett (1931–2019)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a highly regarded Australian maritime and aviation artist based in Victoria. Particularly admired for his technically detailed depictions of historic aircraft, Honisett was commissioned to record significant moments in Australian aviation and naval history. In 1988, he completed a series of sixteen aviation paintings commissioned by the McDonnell Douglas Corporation as a Bicentennial gift to the Australian people. His work is represented in important national collections, including the Australian War Memorial and the Powerhouse Collection, which has described him as one of Australia’s leading aviation artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ramon “Ray” Francis Honisett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e De Havilland Tiger Moth biplanes at a rural airfield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oil painting – exact support to be confirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signed and dated lower left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Framed and ready to display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Australian aviation artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Please refer to the detailed description and photographs below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a genuine pre-owned original artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting presents attractively, retaining strong colour and finely rendered aviation detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe timber frame displays some age-related marks and wear consistent with previous display and ownership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo significant damage is apparent from the supplied photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine the photographs carefully for the condition and overall presentation of the painting and frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs form an important part of the description and condition report. Please examine them carefully, as they best illustrate the artwork’s condition, age, character and presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all vintage and pre-owned items, signs of age, use and handling are to be expected and should be considered part of the item’s character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its size and framed presentation, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elocal pickup is preferred from Vintage HQ, Level 1, 101 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg, Victoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery within Melbourne may be available by arrangement. Please contact us before purchasing for a delivery quotation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that not every item listed online is kept at the store at all times. We recommend contacting us before visiting or making an appointment to avoid disappointment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave questions or need additional photographs? 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