Anthony Blake New Zealand, b. 20th Century

Works
  • Anthony Blake, 1982 Pan Am Clipper Cup, Hawaii. Pachena leads Police Car & Solara (NZ), 2983
    Anthony Blake
    1982 Pan Am Clipper Cup, Hawaii. Pachena leads Police Car & Solara (NZ), 2983
    Acrylic on canvas board
    61 x 76 cm
    Signed lower right, signed & dated verso 1983
  • Anthony Blake, Bow Chaser (French & English Frigates circa 1750 - 1800), 1983
    Anthony Blake
    Bow Chaser (French & English Frigates circa 1750 - 1800), 1983
    Acrylic on board
    61 x 76.2 cm
    Signed & dated 1983
  • Anthony Blake, Britannia, the Prince of Wales's First Class Cutter, passes the Royal Yacht Victoria & Albert off the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes
    Anthony Blake
    Britannia, the Prince of Wales's First Class Cutter, passes the Royal Yacht Victoria & Albert off the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes
    Oil on canvas
    61 x 102 cm
    Signed lower right
  • Anthony Blake, Hard Slog to Windward, 1983
    Anthony Blake
    Hard Slog to Windward, 1983
    Acrylic on board
    45.7 x 61 cm (unframed)
    Signed & dated 1983
  • Anthony Blake, Heading South, Cape d'Or, the Nova Scotian 3 Masted Schooner, 1983
    Anthony Blake
    Heading South, Cape d'Or, the Nova Scotian 3 Masted Schooner, 1983
    Acrylic on board
    61 x 76.2 cm (unframed)
    Signed & dated July 1983
  • Anthony Blake, Newport 1904, Cornelius Vanderbilt's sloop Rainbow and his steamer Northstar anchored beyond
    Anthony Blake
    Newport 1904, Cornelius Vanderbilt's sloop Rainbow and his steamer Northstar anchored beyond
    Oil on canvas
    55 x 81 cm
    Signed lower right
  • Anthony Blake, Old 6 metre yacht
    Anthony Blake
    Old 6 metre yacht
    Acrylic on board
    46 x 61 cm
    Signed lower right
  • Anthony Blake, Out of the Mist, 1982
    Anthony Blake
    Out of the Mist, 1982
    Mixed media on board
    45.7 x 61 cm (unframed)
    Signed & dated 1982
  • Anthony Blake, Squall, 1983
    Anthony Blake
    Squall, 1983
    Acrylic on board
    61 x 76 cm
    Signed lower right, signed & dated verso 1983
Overview

A.D. Blake was born and resides on the coast of New Zealand. His lifelong fascination with yachting began early, commanding his first yacht, a New Zealand "P" Class dinghy, at the age of six. Since then, he has been actively involved in competitive yacht racing and has developed a deep interest in yacht design and construction.

 

Anthony Blake holds a Master of Engineering with First Class Honours. It was after completing his university education that he discovered his artistic passion and talent. A self-taught artist, he honed his skills by studying the techniques and works of Old Masters and Impressionist artists whom he greatly admires.

 

Blake's maritime heritage runs deep, with sailing ship captains in both his and his wife's family histories. His fascination was further fueled by the captivating stories from his wife's grandfather, a sailing ship captain who voyaged around the world. His brother, the late Sir Peter Blake, was a globally respected sailor. Currently, Tony races "Thelma," a 59ft gaff-rigged cutter designed and built in New Zealand in 1897 and meticulously restored in 2006. He recently stepped down as chairman of the New Zealand Classic Yacht Association and remains devoted to preserving these historic vessels.

 

Blake's paintings have been widely published in books and magazines and are held in numerous corporate and private collections worldwide, including the New York Yacht Club, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, and the Herreshoff Marine Museum.