{"product_id":"ray-honisett-oxford-four-1990-original-oil-painting-australian-aviation-art","title":"Ray Honisett “Oxford Four” 1989 Original Oil Painting – Australian Aviation Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressive original oil painting by renowned Australian aviation artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRay Honisett (1931–2019)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Oxford Four”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, painted in 1989.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis atmospheric composition depicts a formation of Royal Australian Air Force Airspeed Oxford trainers flying above the Australian landscape beneath towering clouds. Richly detailed and beautifully executed, the work demonstrates Honisett’s ability to combine historical accuracy with dramatic artistic expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned and dated lower right, the painting is presented in a quality timber frame with linen slip and gilt accents, making it a striking display piece for collectors of Australian art, military history and aviation memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOxford Four\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ray Honisett\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1989\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original oil on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Airspeed Oxford aircraft in formation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSignature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signed lower right “Ray Honisett ’90”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFraming:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quality timber frame with linen slip and gilt trim\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 90 cm wide × 75 cm high\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to hang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Artist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRamon Francis “Ray” Honisett (1931–2019)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of Australia’s foremost aviation and maritime artists. A Fellow of RMIT and the first professional artist permitted to paint in the Australian Antarctic Territory, he devoted much of his career to recording Australia’s aviation and naval heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis work was exhibited throughout Australia and is represented in numerous important institutional collections, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian War Memorial, Canberra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian National Maritime Museum, Sydney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerhouse Museum, Sydney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Australian Air Force Museum, Point Cook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumerous private collections throughout Australia and overseas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRespected by historians and collectors alike, Honisett became renowned for his exceptional accuracy and ability to capture the romance and drama of flight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Piece with a Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Oxford Four”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commemorates the Airspeed Oxford trainer, an aircraft that played a vital role in preparing Allied aircrew during World War II. Thousands of pilots, navigators and wireless operators received their training in these aircraft, making them an enduring symbol of Australian military aviation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted in 1989, this original work captures both the beauty and significance of these iconic aircraft and represents an opportunity to acquire a work by one of Australia’s most respected aviation artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in very good vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal oil painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned and dated by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally framed and ready to hang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor age-related wear commensurate with age and display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer to photographs, which form part of the description. Additional photographs are available upon request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewing \u0026amp; Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany of our larger artworks, furniture and special pieces are held in secure storage or displayed by rotation, meaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot all items are available for immediate inspection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate viewings are welcomed and available strictly by appointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at Vintage HQ in Heidelberg, Victoria. Please contact us prior to visiting to ensure the artwork is available for viewing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are interested in a single piece or would like to view several items from our collection, we are happy to accommodate and provide a relaxed, personalised viewing experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal collection is available and delivery or specialist transport can be arranged by quotation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice of this piece is by Expression of Interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage HQ\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Vintage HQ, we specialise in fine art, antiques and collectables with stories to tell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions and additional photographs are always welcome. 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