Arthur Steel

About the work: Photographer Arthur Steel had just acquired a 19mm lens for his 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 he was inspired to capture them on Westminster Bridge...

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...

Big Bang by Arthur Steel QUEEN ELIZABETH TOWER LONDON 1968 (photo Arthur Steel) A workman in the process of demolishing the old St.Thomas’s Hospital....

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...

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...

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...

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...

‘The Picture Frame’ by Arthur Steel Paper size: 20 x 13.5 inches / 51 x 34 cm Framing options available. Note: Image unearthed January 2013. Arthur r...

‘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...

John Lennon takes a fall whilst skiing with his wife Cynthia whom he met in 1958 at the Liverpool College of Art. Note: Image unearthed January 2013. Arthur recalls: “I started wor...

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...

Elton John with lyricist Bernie Taupin at Elton’s home in Old Windsor taken in 1985 taken by British photographer Arthur Steel. Arthur's archive of iconi...

About the image: Arthur used to pass a shop in London that sold nothing but antique picture frames and he started to think of what I could use them for, a scene of some kind was unf...

Louis Armstrong practices his scales exclusively for Arthur Steel’s camera whilst awaiting a flight back to his home from touring. Image unearthed January 2013. Printed Later. Arth...

Shipyard Football Game QE2 Queen Elizabeth By Arthur Steel Paper size: 54 x 41" / 137 x 104 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1960 (printed later) unframed hand signed limited edition of 2...

‘The Picture Frame’ by Arthur Steel Oversize Paper size: 44 x 33.5 inches / 112 x 85 cm signed & numbered on front limited edition of 20 only this size...

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...

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 ...

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...

Vivienne Westwood by Arthur Steel The Pirate Collection of 1981 was Westwood and McLaren’s first catwalk show. This offered a romantic look which burst onto the London fashion sce...

‘Lend Me Your Ear’ by Arthur Steel Paper size: 20 x 13.5 inches / 51 x 34 cm Framing options available. Bassett Hounds ‘Daffy’ & ‘Joyful’. Note: Imag...

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...

Mick Jagger Forty Licks By Arthur Steel Paper size: 54 x 44.5" / 137 x 104 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1970 (printed later) unframed hand signed limited edition of 10 only this size ...

‘The Iron-ing Lady’ by Arthur Steel Paper size: 40 x 26 inches / 102 x 66 cm Framing options available. Dennis and Margaret Thatcher (Known as The Iron Lady...

Mick Jagger by Arthur Steel FORTY LICKS MICK JAGGER THE ROLLING STONES LONDON 1977 (photo Arthur Steel) Mick Jagger wearing the famous Forty Licks t-shirt, aged 34. Arthur rec...

Lend Me Your Ear Daffy And Joyful 1960 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 ...

‘Twiggy’ Chelsea, London, 1966 by Arthur Steel Paper size: 40 x 28.5 inches / 102 x 71 cm Framing options available. Fashion shoot at her then boyfr...

‘The Picture Frame’ by Arthur Steel Paper size: 20 x 13.5 inches / 51 x 34 cm Framing options available. Note: Image unearthed January 2013. Arthur r...

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...

The Ant Anthony Fawcett 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 other print sizes a...

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...

‘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...

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 ...

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 ...

Crash Test Dummies by Arthur Steel Crash Test Dummies – General Motors dummy hospital, Detroit, 1969 All prints are hand signed limited editions, no ...

Where Art Thou The Tate Gallery London, 1970 (photo Arthur Steel) School boys study the famous ‘Blue spot’ painting by artist Bernard Cohen. Arthur reca...

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...

A Kray Wedding by Arthur Steel Gangland Killer Ronnie Kray stares into Arthur Steel’s camera during his four minute wedding ceremony to Elaine Kray insid...

George Best by Arthur Steel George Best – Just released from Ford Prison, 1985 (photo Arthur Steel) Arthur recalls: “I photographed George Best having his first bath following his...

The Thinkers by Arthur Steel The Thinkers – The National Gallery London circa 1968. A female art lover admires’The Thinker’, a famous bronze...

Family Planning By Arthur Steel Paper size: 34 x 26" / 86 x 66 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1975 (printed later) unframed hand signed limited edition of 50 note other print sizes an...

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...

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...

Picture Frame Westminster Bridge by Arthur Steel WESTMINSTER BRIDGE LONDON 1969 All prints are hand signed limited editions, no further prints ...

George Best Bath By Arthur Steel Paper size: 44 x 33.5" / 112 x 85 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1980 (printed later) unframed hand signed limited edition of 30 note other print sizes...

Crash Call by Arthur Steel WIMBLEDON, LONDON 1975 All prints are hand signed limited editions, no further prints are produced once sold. paper size - 54 x 41 " / 137 x 104 cm s...

Fallen Angel by Arthur Steel Fallen Angel – London, 1982 All prints are hand signed limited editions, no further prints are produced once sold. paper ...

John And Cynthia Lennon by Arthur Steel St. Moritz, Switzerland, 1965 All prints are hand signed limited editions, no further prints are produced on...

Bjorn Borg By Arthur Steel Paper size: 24 x 19" / 61x48 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1970 (printed later) unframed hand signed limited edition of 50 note other print sizes and frami...

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...

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...

Crash Test Dummies By Arthur Steel Paper size: 24 x 19" / 61x48 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1968 (printed later) unframed hand signed limited edition of 3...

Ice Skating Priests 2 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 ...

Rolls Royces Baby Bugatti Bug 26 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 ot...

‘Careless Whispers’ by Arthur Steel Paper size: 50 x 40 inches / 127 x 101 cm Framing options available. Tara Joyce pokes her tongue out at some youn...

Super Jimmy Super – Jimmy Connors, Wimbledon Tennis Championships, 1975 All prints are hand signed limited editions, no further prints are produced onc...

Stonehenge STONEHENGE SALISBURY WILTSHIRE 1977 All prints are hand signed limited editions, no further prints are produced once sold. paper size - 24 x 19" / 61 x 48 cm signed a...

Short Back And Sidespin by Arthur Steel London 1983 Punk Martin Gale is so potty about Snooker he’s let it go to his head. All prints are hand signed ...