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...
US$80.00
44 x 36 cm (17.3 x 14 inches)Schooners first appeared in the Royal Navy in 1764. Pickle acted as tender to Nelson's fleet at 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 an..
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00
44 x 36 cm (17.3 x 14 inches)Commanded by Lord Nelson in 1782 and used extensively for blockades and sieges.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 ..
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00
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..
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00
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..
US$80.00
44 x 36 cm (17.3 x 14 inches)The speed and efficiency on all points of sailing made them ideal for inshore patrolling, scouting, carrying despatches and ferrying crew and stores.This high quality vintage lithograph was made in Great Britain in the early 1960s by John Gardner. The paper is thick and ..
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00
44 x 36 cm (17.3 x 14 inches)A useful general purpose warship and used widely for the suppression of piracy and slave trading.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 bla..
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00
43.5 x 35 cm (17 x 14 inches)Built at Poole, 1871This 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...
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00
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43.5 x 35 cm (17 x 14 inches)Built at Carrickfergus, Belfast 1893This 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...
US$80.00
43.5 x 35 cm (17 x 14 inches)Built at Graves, Isle of Man 1872This 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...
US$80.00
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...
US$80.00