"Star of Afrika"
- Print Editions
- ARTIST'S SPECIAL RESERVE
- VICTORY
- CANVAS GICLEE x 30
- MARSEILLE ARCHIVE
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SIZE 30.25" x 15.25"
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LIMITED EDITION PRINT by Nicolas Trudgian
We are proud to announce a most unusual print publication that is very different to our previous Knight's Cross Collection prints. 'Star of Afrika' pays tribute to Hans-Joachim Marseille, thought by many to be the finest fighter pilot in history. It portrays him in a typical dogfight over the desert sands of North Afrika.
Our publisher has managed to acquire a good number of Marseille's original wartime combat reports written and signed by Marseille himself. These are now available in companion with the 'Star of Afrika' print as 'The Marseille Archive Edition'. Each print is inscribed with the same number as the combat report which it accompanies and is further enhanced by the signatures of two Knight's Cross holders and a superb triple-sized remarque drawing. Uniquely, each remarque will depict the actual victory described in the matching combat report creating a collector's item of remarkable originality.
The cost of the Marseille Archive Edition prints reflects the great value of these combat reports which are truly museum quality exhibits. For our collectors who are keen to purchase this very attractive print without the Marseille combat report and remarque we are offering a further 158 prints in the 'Victory Edition'. These carry the signatures of two Knight's Cross holders and, in an unusual departure, are personalised by the Artist who has written the specific date of the Marseille victory that corresponds to the number of each individual print.
Published in 2010.
Editions SOLD OUT on this page may still be available at www.legendsaviationgallery.co.uk. -
- PAINTING IN DETAIL
Click here to navigate an enlarged image of the original painting by Nicolas Trudgian.
Each print is numbered and signed in pencil by Nicolas Trudgian and the signatories and is issued with an original certificate of authenticity from the publisher.
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Artist's Special Reserve Edition limited to 50 worldwide Signed and numbered by the artist. |
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Victory Edition limited to 158 worldwide Signed by 2 Knight's Cross Winners who both served with the Afrika Korps. Erich Rudorffer fighter pilot |
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Canvas Giclee Edition : Rolled limited to 15 worldwide The only opportunity to obtain the full-size canvas reproduction of this painting, individually signed and numbered in paint by the artist. |
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Canvas Giclee Edition : Stretched limited to 15 worldwide The only opportunity to obtain the full-size canvas reproductions of this painting, individually signed and numbered in paint by the artist. |
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Marseille Archive Edition limited to 158 worldwide This is a rare and unique opportunity to own a piece of history. The Marseille Archive Edition is signed by 2 Knight's Cross Winners who both served with the Afrika Korps - In addition each print will have a triple-sized remarque inscribed on it by the artist and an original combat report signed by ‘The Star of Afrika’ - Hans-Joachim Marseille KCOSD. The signed combat report will be issued in a clear plastic sleeve along with a translation of the document. Marseille’s victories 1 to 7 were made in the Battle of Britain, those from
Collectors may request a specific numbered print and it’s matching report (if available) and Nicolas Trudgian will be happy to discuss the options in depicting the combat scene described in the report. Due to our limited supply of combat reports the Marseille Archive Edition will continue to be released as and when they become available.
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£2,995.00 $4,941.75
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