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Arthur Steel

British, b. 1936

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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Artist: Arthur Steel
Captivated Audience by Arthur Steel
Captivated Audience by Arthur Steel

Captivated Audience by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Captivated Audience by Arthur Steel SURREY 1979 All prints are hand signed limited editions, no further prints are produced once sold. paper size - 16 x 12" / 41 x 31 cm signed a...

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1970s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Tyre Repairs by Arthur Steel
Tyre Repairs by Arthur Steel

Tyre Repairs by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Tyre Repairs by Arthur Steel SURREY 1975 All prints are hand signed limited editions, no further prints are produced once sold. paper size - 24 x 19" / 61 x 48 cm signed and nu...

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1970s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Well Heeled London by Arthur Steel
Well Heeled London by Arthur Steel

Well Heeled London by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Well Heeled by Arthur Steel WELL HEELED WESTMINSTER BRIDGE LONDON, 1973 “I’d just acquired a 19mm lens for my Leica flex SL9 and was keen to explore it’s ability to focus very close-up. Platform shoes were all the rage at the time and I took one of the girls from the office to Westminster Bridge and lay on the pavement to get this shot framing Queen Elizabeth Tower...

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1970s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

John Lennon Skiing By Arthur Steel

John Lennon Skiing By Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

John Lennon Skiing By Arthur Steel Paper size: 44 x 33.5" / 112 x 85 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1960 (printed later) unframed hand signed limited edition of 30 note other print siz...

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1960s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

What Do You Think Of It So Far by Arthur Steel
What Do You Think Of It So Far by Arthur Steel

What Do You Think Of It So Far by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

What Do You Think Of It So Far by Arthur Steel Eric Morcombe at home, England, 1981 All prints are hand signed limited editions, no further prints are produced once sold. paper ...

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1980s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Backstage At The Muppet Show by Arthur Steel
Backstage At The Muppet Show by Arthur Steel

Backstage At The Muppet Show by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Backstage At The Muppet Show by Arthur Steel Backstage At The Muppet Show – Elstree Studios, England 1978 All prints are hand signed limited editions, no further prints are produc...

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1970s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Ice Skating Priests by Arthur Steel
Ice Skating Priests by Arthur Steel

Ice Skating Priests by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Ice Skating Priests by Arthur Steel COUNTY DURHAM 1966 All prints are hand signed limited editions, no further prints are produced once sold. paper size - 44 x 33.5 " / 112 x 85...

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1960s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Visitor At No 10 Snowman By Arthur Steel

Visitor At No 10 Snowman By Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Visitor At No 10 Snowman By Arthur Steel Paper size: 54 x 41" / 137 x 104 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1968 (printed later) unframed hand signed edition of 20 note other print sizes...

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1960s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Catfight Female Mud Wrestlers 4 By Arthur Steel

Catfight Female Mud Wrestlers 4 By Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Catfight Female Mud Wrestlers 4 By Arthur Steel Paper size: 16 x 13" / 41 x 33 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1980 (printed later) unframed hand signed limited edition of 50 note other...

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1980s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Upper Glasses Royal Ascot By Arthur Steel

Upper Glasses Royal Ascot By Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Upper Glasses Royal Ascot By Arthur Steel Paper size: 34 x 26" / 86x66 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1970 (printed later) unframed hand signed limited edition of 50 note other print ...

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1970s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Catfight Female Mud Wrestlers 3 By Arthur Steel

Catfight Female Mud Wrestlers 3 By Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Catfight Female Mud Wrestlers 3 By Arthur Steel Paper size: 16 x 13" / 41 x 33 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1980 (printed later) unframed hand signed limited edition of 50 note other...

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1980s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

‘What A Wonderful World’ by Arthur Steel Limited Edition

‘What A Wonderful World’ by Arthur Steel Limited Edition

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

‘What A Wonderful World’ by Arthur Steel Paper size: 20 x 13 inches / 51 x 33 cm Framing options available. Note: Image unearthed January 2013. Arthur recalls: “Heathrow’s press officer led me to the departure lounge where Louis and his wife were seated. Their luggage, including his trumpets, were already checked in and so initially I was a little lost as to what I could do to create a good shot. I put the idea to him that if he pretended to play the trumpet it might make a winning picture, luckily for me he cheerfully agreed. I only took two frames and just knew that I had a magical shot in the bag. A short while later the couple were boarding the plane and they kindly gave me a wonderful farewell wave picture too.” Camera: Leica 35mm. Film stock: Kodak Tri-X Pan. Location: Heathrow Airport, London. Year: 1968. Collection: Platinum. Print Type: Fibre-based Harman Galerie FB Digital. Printed by: Metro Imaging. Film stock: Kodak Tri-X Pan. Location: Chelsea, London. Year: 1965. 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. Biography: In 1964 Louis Armstrong recorded his biggest selling record “Hello Dolly” (a song that he had forgotten even recording!). The song went to No.1 on the pop chart, making Armstrong (age 63) the oldest person to ever accomplish that feat. Spurred by the unexpected worldwide success Louis was suddenly in demand for every television venue available. A new generation of music buyers were handed a hearty introduction to the King of Jazz, though for many it was a long time before they could hope to grasp his importance. His last big hit, “What a Wonderful World”, didn’t really leave it’s mark until it’s inclusion in the film ‘Good Morning Vietnam’, 16 years after he had passed away. Arthur Steel photographed Louis Armstrong at London’s Heathrow Airport just before he boarded an Airplane destined for his home, The United States of America. The photograph perfectly encapsulates the heart and soul of Louis Armstrong: Anytime he appeared on film, played on stage, or performed on record, it was, indeed, a wonderful, wonderful world. Louis Daniel Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo, Satch, and Pops, was an American trumpeter, composer, singer and occasional actor who was one of the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades, from the 1920s to the 1960s, and different eras in the history of jazz. In 2017, he was inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. Armstrong was born and raised in New Orleans. Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an “inventive” trumpet and cornet player, Armstrong was a foundational influence in jazz, shifting the focus of the music from collective improvisation to solo performance. Around 1922, he followed his mentor, Joe “King...

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1960s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

‘The Rockstar Of Tennis’ by Arthur Steel Limited Edition

‘The Rockstar Of Tennis’ by Arthur Steel Limited Edition

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

‘The Rockstar Of Tennis’ by Arthur Steel Paper size: 20 x 13 inches / 51 x 33 cm Framing options available. Björn Borg, the first ‘rock star’ of professional tennis surrounded by doting fans at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Note: Image unearthed January 2013. Published Text: Borg-Mania Plea to Girls – Lovesick fans of Swedish tennis idol Björn Borg have been told to keep calm at Wimbledon. “We don’t want to turn Wimbledon into a pop concert,” says Major David Mills, secretary of the organising All England Tennis Club. He has written to more than 60 girls’ schools asking their headmistresses to use their influence to keep the girls under control. At last year’s tournament, hundreds of teenage girls mobbed their 18-year-old heart throb every time he appeared. This year Major Mills is taking no chances with Borg-mania. Extra stewards and police have been called in. “It’s very disturbing for the players and annoying for the other spectators who come to watch the tennis,” he said. Camera: Leica 35mm. Film stock: Kodak Tri-X Pan. Location: Wimbledon Tennis, London. Year: 1973. 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. Biography: Björn Rune Borg, (literal meaning: Bear Fortress; born 6 June 1956) is a former World No. 1 Tennis Player from Sweden. Between 1974 and 1981 he won 11 Grand Slam singles titles. He won five consecutive Wimbledon singles titles (a record shared with Roger Federer) and six French Open singles titles (a record shared with Rafael Nadal...

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1970s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

The Upper Glasses by Arthur Steel
The Upper Glasses by Arthur Steel

The Upper Glasses by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

The Upper Glasses by Arthur Steel Royal Ascot members enclosure 1977 Ascot Racecourse is a British racecourse, located in Ascot, Berkshire, England, which is used for thoroughbr...

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1970s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Anne Princess Royal by Arthur Steel
Anne Princess Royal by Arthur Steel

Anne Princess Royal by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Anne Princess Royal by Arthur Steel Anne, Princess Royal – Clarence House, London, 1966 All prints are hand signed limited editions, no further prints are produced once sold. pape...

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1960s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Twiggy by Arthur Steel
Twiggy by Arthur Steel

Twiggy by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Twiggy by Arthur Steel Twiggy – Chelsea London, 1966 Arthur recalls: “In 1966, I was asked to photograph a very young fashion model called ‘Twiggy’ who had literally just started...

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1960s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Rupert Murdoch By Arthur Steel

Rupert Murdoch By Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Rupert Murdoch By Arthur Steel Paper size: 54 x 41" / 137 x 104 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1970 (printed later) unframed hand signed limited edition of 20...

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1970s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

The Ant Chelsea by Arthur Steel
The Ant Chelsea by Arthur Steel

The Ant Chelsea by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

The Ant Chelsea Anthony Paul Fawcett is a British writer, art critic, and a former personal assistant to John Lennon and Yoko Ono from 1968 until 1970. ‘If you’re a millionaire po...

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1970s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Uproar by Arthur Steel
Uproar by Arthur Steel

Uproar by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Uproar by Arthur Steel Landseer Lion Trafalgar Square London, 1970 All prints are hand signed limited editions, no further prints are produced once sold. paper size - 24 x 19" / ...

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1970s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Catfight IV by Arthur Steel
Catfight IV by Arthur Steel

Catfight IV by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Catfight IV by Arthur Steel Catfight – Female Bikini Mud Wrestlers, Hollywood Tropicana, Los Angeles 1985 – Set of 6 prints. Arthur recalls: “I was in Los Angeles with the British...

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1980s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Catfight Female Mud Wrestlers 5 By Arthur Steel

Catfight Female Mud Wrestlers 5 By Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Catfight Female Mud Wrestlers 5 By Arthur Steel Paper size: 16 x 13" / 41 x 33 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1980 (printed later) unframed hand signed limited edition of 50 note other...

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1980s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Catfight V by Arthur Steel
Catfight V by Arthur Steel

Catfight V by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Catfight V by Arthur Steel Catfight – Female Bikini Mud Wrestlers, Hollywood Tropicana, Los Angeles 1985 – Set of 6 prints. Arthur recalls: “I was in Los Angeles with the British c...

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1980s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Tyre Repairs By Arthur Steel

Tyre Repairs By Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Tyre Repairs By Arthur Steel Paper size: 54 x 41" / 137 x 104 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1970 (printed later) unframed hand signed edition of 20 note oth...

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1970s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

The Upper Glasses By Arthur Steel

The Upper Glasses By Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

The Upper Glasses By Arthur Steel Paper size: 54 x 41" / 137 x 104 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1970 (printed later) unframed hand signed edition of 20 not...

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1970s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Super Mac by Arthur Steel
Super Mac by Arthur Steel

Super Mac by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Super Mac Super Mac – John McEnroe, Wimbledon Tennis Championships 1984 All prints are hand signed limited editions, no further prints are produced once sold. paper size - 24 x 1...

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1980s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Visitor At No. 10 Downing Street by Arthur Steel
Visitor At No. 10 Downing Street by Arthur Steel

Visitor At No. 10 Downing Street by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Visitor At No. 10 Downing Street Arthur recalls: “I had been on a late shift for the Newspaper and clocked off at around 1a.m. in the morning. As I drove home, I took the route down Whitehall. To my astonishment, as I drove past Downing Street there were three policeman rolling a enormous snowball. Needless to say, I quickly pulled my car over and grabbed my camera. I trudged through the snow and managed to get a shot of the three officers rolling the giant ball...

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1960s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

The Party’s Over by Arthur Steel
The Party’s Over by Arthur Steel

The Party’s Over by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

High Roller by Arthur Steel The Party’s Over -Kevin Keegan hangs up his football boots and retires after his last ever game playing for Newcastle United. 1984 Arthur recalls: “Be...

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1980s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

The QE II by Arthur Steel
The QE II by Arthur Steel

The QE II by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

The QE II by Arthur Steel The Queen Elizabeth ship – Clydebank, Scotland, 1967 All prints are hand signed limited editions, no further prints are produced on...

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1960s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Baby Bugatti Tourer by Arthur Steel
Baby Bugatti Tourer by Arthur Steel

Baby Bugatti Tourer by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Baby Bugatti Tourer by Arthur Steel Baby Bugatti Tourer – Vintage car auction, Alexandra Palace, 1975 All prints are hand signed limited editions, no further prints are produced on...

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1970s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Apeeling To The People by Arthur Steel
Apeeling To The People by Arthur Steel

Apeeling To The People by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Apeeling To The People by Arthur Steel Apeeling To The People – Margaret Thatcher, Chelsea, 1974 All prints are hand signed limited editions, no further prints are produced once so...

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1970s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Stonehenge Model By Arthur Steel

Stonehenge Model By Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Stonehenge Model By Arthur Steel Paper size: 54 x 41" / 137 x 104 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1970 (printed later) unframed hand signed limited edition of ...

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1970s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Vivienne Westwood By Arthur Steel

Vivienne Westwood By Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Vivienne Westwood By Arthur Steel Paper size: 64 x 48.5" / 162.5 x 123 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1980 (printed later) unframed hand signed limited edition of 10 note other print s...

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1980s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Margaret Thatcher Hung Parliament By Arthur Steel

Margaret Thatcher Hung Parliament By Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Margaret Thatcher Hung Parliament By Arthur Steel Paper size: 54 x 41" / 137 x 104 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1970 (printed later) unframed hand signed limited edition of 20 note...

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1970s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Fallen Angel By Arthur Steel

Fallen Angel By Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Fallen Angel By Arthur Steel Paper size: 34 x 26" / 86 x 66 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1980 (printed later) unframed hand signed limited edition of 50 note other print sizes and fr...

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1980s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Bone Idle by Arthur Steel
Bone Idle by Arthur Steel

Bone Idle by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Bone Idle by Arthur Steel Bone Idle – Gracious the bloodhound, Sussex, 1986 All prints are hand signed limited editions, no further prints are produced once sold. paper size - 16 ...

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1980s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Well Heeled by Arthur Steel
Well Heeled by Arthur Steel

Well Heeled by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Well Heeled by Arthur Steel WELL HEELED WESTMINSTER BRIDGE LONDON, 1973 “I’d just acquired a 19mm lens for my Leica flex SL9 and was keen to explore it’s ability to focus very close-up. Platform shoes were all the rage at the time and I took one of the girls from the office to Westminster Bridge and lay on the pavement to get this shot framing Queen Elizabeth Tower...

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1970s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Chauffeurs Feast by Arthur Steel
Chauffeurs Feast by Arthur Steel

Chauffeurs Feast by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Chauffeurs Feast by Arthur Steel Chauffeurs Feast – Twickenham rugby ground, London, 1976 Published Text (1967): The Car Park at Twickenham Rugby Ground The chauffeurs who bring ...

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1970s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Catfight III by Arthur Steel
Catfight III by Arthur Steel

Catfight III by Arthur Steel

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

Catfight III by Arthur Steel Catfight – Female Bikini Mud Wrestlers, Hollywood Tropicana, Los Angeles 1985 – Set of 6 prints. Arthur recalls: “I was in Los Angeles with the British...

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1980s Modern Arthur Steel

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Silver Gelatin

Arthur Steel art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Arthur Steel available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Arthur Steel in silver gelatin print, digital print, archival paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Arthur Steel, so small editions measuring 13 inches across are available. Arthur Steel prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $995 and tops out at $12,200, while the average work can sell for $3,995.