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Resting. A bronze sculpture of a resting ballet dancer figure by Benson Landes. For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down and learned the family trade. At the age of 18, however, a 2 year conscription to the RAF provided one of the few opportunities for Benson to experience artistic freedom. The possibilities of otherwise unobtainable materials such as pastels, paper, perspex and plaster of paris fuelled his ingenuity at the base’s well-stocked workshop. On completion of his RAF service, Benson briefly returned to the clothing factory now owned by his father. After his marriage to Ruth at 21, in an effort to provide for his new wife, Benson decided to set up his own business. Starting with a single sewing machine and tailoress, Benson and Ruth soon expanded the business. By the 1970s they employed over 50 staff and supplied to prestigious stores such as Dickens & Jones and Harrods. As the decade progressed, however, fashion turned towards less structured, more casual garments; a trend that prompted Benson to retire and spend time with his first love, sculpture. Buoyed by the liberty he enjoyed in his studio, Benson succeeded in selling some of his first pieces of sculpture, a collection of sporting trophies...

Original vintage travel poster for Bermuda featuring a great illustration of a smartly dressed man and lady wearing Bermuda shorts and smiling at each other as they ride their bikes ...

'Olympiad' is a solid bronze figurative sculpture of a resting ballet dancer by Benson Landes. The figure is so refined and delicate, a perfectly judged sculpture. Benson's theme is predominately the wonderful world of ballet and dancers, although some are beautiful ladies in quiet repose and elegance. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by a lifetime spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. Benson succeeded in selling some of his first pieces of sculpture, a collection of sporting trophies...

Original vintage travel poster for Japan featuring a stunning illustration of ladies and men wearing smart clothing, the man at the front wearing a suit and hat sitting with a lady w...

Original vintage advertising poster for the Republique Francaise Exposition Coloniale Internationale Paris 1931 / French Republic International Colonial Exhibition Paris 1931 featuri...

Original vintage cruise liner travel poster promoting the Aberdeen and Commonwealth Line cruise ship services from England to Australia featuring ...

Original vintage Far East Asia travel advertising poster - Visit Malaya (now Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore) - featuring a stunning image of a man wearing a traditional hat and yellow top in the foreground with a map of Malaya...

Hand carved in the high prized Italian Carrara white marble quarried from Tuscany. This statue of a young nymph exudes elegance and beauty. From studying the figure we can see the sc...

Original vintage cinema poster for the 007 James Bond movie, Moonraker, starring Roger Moore, Lois Chiles (Holly Goodhead), Michael Lonsdale (Hugo Drax) and Richard Kiel (Jaws). Dynamic image of James Bond in outer space wearing a space suit and holding a gun as he zooms up from the earth below, looking up to the viewer. Artwork by Dan Goozee...

Original vintage World War Two poster: Journee Franco-Britannique au benefice de ceux qui combattent et de leurs familles (Franco British Day for the benefit of those who fight and t...

Original vintage Russian avant-garde poster designed by V. Klimashin - "By Breaking Traffic Laws You Risk Your Life". Amazingly dynamic image of a careless tram rider jumping off in ...