Welcome to the Aviation Originals website. Here you will find a wide selection of original paintings and drawings by the award winning artist, Andrew Harris. Everything is original and a unique work of art, be it an original oil painting or pencil drawing.
All signed original drawings have been signed in person by WWII aircrew and are accompanied by comprehensive supporting documents, providing irrefutable provenance. See 'Supporting Documents' to view examples.
Limited Edition Giclee Prints - "Preparing for Albany"
Following completion of the stunning original oil painting depicting Douglas C-47A Skytrains preparing for Operation Albany, new limited edition high quality giclee prints are now available. Limited to just 850 prints, all hand numbered and signed by the artist with accompanying certificate, these prints are sure to be in demand. Please click here to purchase.
The original painting depicts the aircraft having just taken off from RAF Membury in Wiltshire, as the USAAF troop carriers of 80th Troop Carrier Squadron, 436th Troop Carrier Group prepare for their first active service mission, the D-Day airlift in early June 1944. You can also discover how this painting developed over the last few months by looking at the 'Painting Blog'
If you would like to reserve a specifically numbered print for your collection, please contact the artist direct to reserve the numbered print of your choice. Use the following link now, to avoid disappointment: 'Contact Us'
Exclusive Original Signed Pencil Drawing
A unique original pencil drawing of a Halifax has now been released for sale. Featuring the original individual signatures of thirteen Bomber Command veterans, who all served on bombers during the Second World War. The mounted drawing is accompanied by a bound 'supporting document' detailing the signatories and photo's of them signing the drawing, providing undisputed provenance. Click here to discover more.
"Gathering Storm" Wins Beales Trophy
My latest oil painting "Gathering Storm" won the Beales Trophy at the Solent Aviation Art Group's annual exhibition at Ferneham Hall, Fareham, held over the last weekend of November 2011. The competition entires were judged by two senior figures from the aviation world.
Now released for sale "Gathering Storm" depicts BAe Harrier FA.2's of 801 Squadron landing aboard HMS Illustrious, whilst guarded by a Type 23 Frigate, HMS Marlborough. This painting was the subject of a 'Painting Blog' where you can see how it all came together.
All original work and limited edition prints can be paid for through PayPal. See 'Artwork For Sale' to view what is currently available.
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We offer a 'no quibble' guarantee, so in the unlikely event you are not entirely satisfied, we will provide a refund. See 'Return Policy' for full details.
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