John Gardner is one of the 20th century's best nautical artists.
His illustrations of America's Cup racing yachts are famous. He created them to mark the 100th anniversary of the first America's Cup yacht race.
The yachts made for the America's Cup have been some of the most beautiful and fastest ever. John Gardner's lithographs capture their designs.
Here are some of his lithographs for you to choose from. They are vintage prints, made to a high standard about 50 years ago in Italy and Holland.
44 x 36 cm (17.3 x 14 inches)The Flagship of Vice Admiral Lord Nelson during the Battle of TrafalgarThis high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
44 x 36 cm (17.3 x 14 inches)A useful fleet tender in the Royal Navy.This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
44 x 36 cm (17.3 x 14 inches)Third-rate ships formed the main strength of the British line of battle.This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
44 x 36 cm (17.3 x 14 inches)An early example of a naval brig, built expressly for the Royal Navy.This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
44 x 36 cm (17.3 x 14 inches)Much in demand during the Napoleonic Wars and famous for her victory against the Chesapeake when Britain was at war with America.This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white i..
USD90.00
44 x 36 cm (17.3 x 14 inches)Much favoured by smugglers and privateers.This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
44 x 36 cm (17.3 x 14 inches)Designed for bombarding shore installations this ship was used by Franklin in his quest for the North West passage.This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent co..
USD90.00
44 x 36 cm (17.3 x 14 inches)Excellent tender and despatch vessel.This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
44 x 36 cm (17.3 x 14 inches)This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
44 x 36 cm (17.3 x 14 inches)This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
44 x 36 cm (17.3 x 14 inches)This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
44 x 36 cm (17.3 x 14 inches)This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
44 x 36 cm (17.3 x 14 inches)This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
44 x 34 cm (17.3 x 14 inches)This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
43.5 x 35 cm (17 x 14 inches)Built at Elsfleth, Germany 1879This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
43.5 x 35 cm (17 x 14 inches)Built at Falmouth 1874This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
43.5 x 35 cm (17 x 14 inches)Built at Pill, Bristol 1904This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
43.5 x 35 cm (17 x 14 inches)Built at Whitehaven, Cumberland 1848This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
43.5 x 35 cm (17 x 14 inches)Built at Trelew Creek, Cornwall 1879This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
43.5 x 35 cm (17 x 14 inches)Built at Hessle, Hull 1903This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
43.5 x 35 cm (17 x 14 inches)Built at Coxside, Plymouth 1882This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
43.5 x 35 cm (17 x 14 inches)Built at East Greenwich 1897This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
43.5 x 35 cm (17 x 14 inches)Built at Great Yarmouth 1859This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD90.00
34 x 23.5cm (13.2 x 9.1 inches).American yacht which won the first cup. The first race was around the Isle of Wight in the UK. This yacht is considered to be the forerunner of modern yacht designThis high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1970s. The paper is thick and..
USD85.00
34 x 23.5cm (13.2 x 9.1 inches).American yacht entered by the New York Yacht ClubThis high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1970s. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD60.00
34 x 23.5cm (13.2 x 9.1 inches).English schooner entered by Mr James Ashbury This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1970s. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD60.00
34 x 23.5cm (13.2 x 9.1 inches).American fin-keel sloop yacht built by Herreshoff for a consortium lead by J.P.Morgan. Columbia was an American racing yacht built in 1899 for the America's Cup races. She was the defender of the tenth America's Cup race that same year against British challenger Shamr..
USD60.00
34 x 23.5cm (13.2 x 9.1 inches).The 1958 America's Cup marked the first Cup match sailed in 12-metre class yachts. Twenty years had passed since the last Cup match, held between immense Universal Rule J-class yachts in 1937, and the New York Yacht Club sought a more affordable alternative to restart..
USD70.00
34 x 23.5cm (13.2 x 9.1 inches).American yacht built by Herreshoff This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1970s. The paper is thick and light creamy white in excellent condition and is blank on the reverse side...
USD70.00
34 x 23.5cm (13.2 x 9.1 inches).English cutter owned by Sir Richard Sutton. An extreme keel boat being 90.5 feet long but with a beam of only 15 feet. Had over 7000 sq. feet of sail. This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1970s. The paper is thick and light cream..
USD60.00