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Arthur Steel‘Drum Major Kirk’ by Arthur Steel Limited Edition1970 printed later
1970 printed later
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‘Drum Major Kirk’
by Arthur Steel
Paper size: 60 x 47 inches / 152 x 120 cm
signed & numbered on front
edition of 5 only this size
Framing options available.
Arthur recalls: “It was soon to be the Queen’s Birthday and the Coldstream Guards were practising along Horseguards Parade. I became transfixed with the performance given by Drum Major Kirk and managed to capture this powerful photograph of him screaming out orders using a very long lens.”
Published text: The voice that keeps No.10 on its toes [Published 15/05/1970] There’s not much danger of anyone oversleeping at 10 Downing Street these days. Not with this fellow going full blast. Senior Drum Major of the Coldstream Guards is the chap who shouts the orders for troops rehearsing for the Queen’s Birthday Parade on Horse Guards Parade – outside the back door of No.10. Rehearsals for the big parade on June 13 start at 7am most days and they reckon that, wind-assisted, Drum Major Kirk’s bark can rattle the windows at the Premier’s place. Mr Wilson is always up at this hour, as it happens. But ever quick to score a point, he says: “I have put up with it for the last five years. I can put up with it for the next five.”
Camera: Leica 35mm.
Film stock: Kodak Tri-X Pan.
Location: Horseguards Parade, London.
Year: 1970.
Collection: Platinum.
Print Type: Fibre-based Harman Galerie FB Digital.
Printed by: Metro Imaging.
Limited Editions:
All prints are limited editions, no further prints are produced once sold.
60″ prints / edition of 5
50″ prints / edition of 10
40″ prints / edition of 20
30″ prints / edition of 30
20″ prints / edition of 50
12″ prints / edition of 50
Bespoke: All prints are bespoke and printed to order.
Presentation: 12 and 20 inch prints are titled, numbered, signed and carefully enfolded in acid free tissue paper, supplied flat in an acid free 4mm 3-ply box for delivery and storage purposes. The boxes are ideal for gift wrapping. The larger 30, 40, 50 and 60 inch prints are also titled, numbered, signed and carefully enfolded in acid free tissue paper and inserted into a rigid 4mm thick protective cardboard tube for delivery.
Certificate of Authenticity: Each print acquired from The Arthur Steel Archive is accompanied by an individually signed Certificate of Authenticity.
Copyright: © Arthur Steel / The Arthur Steel Archive.
The Coldstream Guards is a part of the Guards Division, Foot Guards regiments of the British Army. It is the oldest regiment in the Regular Army in continuous active service, originating in Coldstream, Scotland in 1650 when General George Monck founded the regiment. It is one of two regiments of the Household Division that can trace its lineage to the New Model Army, the other being the Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons).
- Creator:Arthur Steel (1936, British)
- Creation Year:1970 printed later
- Dimensions:Height: 47 in (119.38 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)
- More Editions & Sizes:30 x 23.5, limited edition of 30Price: $3,59040 x 31, limited edition of 20Price: $4,79050 x 39, limited edition of 10Price: $8,38060 x 47, limited edition of 5Price: $12,000
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: BS1stDibs: LU381310576232
Arthur Steel
Photographer Arthur Steel's archive of iconic images is nothing short of fabulous, and counts David Walliams as a collector. His most famous photograph is arguably of Diana and Charles's kiss on the balcony on their wedding day. He was one of just a handful of photographers who were on the "royal rota" that day.
Regarded as a highly respected editor and Fleet Street photographer, Arthur photographed a vast array of celebrities over the years. In his images one can see how at ease his subjects felt in his company, such as Eric Morecambe within his study, Elton John at home with his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, George Best surrounded by bubble bath or even the "Iron Lady" Margaret Thatcher in her bedroom applying makeup.
Today, Steel oversees and authenticates the production of his extremely rare photographic limited edition prints from negatives only recently unearthed from his personal treasured archive.
Arthur's collector base continues to grow internationally. Notably, his work is found at Gordon Ramsay's restaurant in Mayfair, London, as well as Gordon Ramsay restaurants in Kuala Lumpur and Macao.
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