Mark, Saint - Art

Date: 1995

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-325-013

Description: Design is of four panels, the left one ban (a diagonal cross of light), the second St Philip (a crucifix), the third St Mark (a lion), and the right one St Andrw (a diagonal cross of light with a tree behind). Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett M.B.E. F.M.G.P / Stephen Belanger-Taylor, A.R.C.A. F.M G.P. R.G.A.; Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Four watercolour panels, each arch-topped 87 x 36 mm, on card 181 x 341 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1970 - 1971

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-326-005

Description: Three-part image, in three arched lights, showing the symbol of Saint Mark (a winged lion), covering all three lights. In the left light is an eye and a dove descending, symbolising the baptism of Christ. The right light contains the Cross and the Tree of Life. Inscriptions: Verso - top left - St Mary's Church Karori; Verso - top right - Given by Mr Symington / Miller Studios Ltd / Roy Miller Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolours, in mat on sheet 330 x 384 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1973

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-324-010

Description: Design consists of three panels. Partially abstract designs showing a bull (symbol of the Evangelist St Luke) at the left, a lamb enthroned above a man, (the symbol for St Matthew) in the centre, and a lion (symbol for St Mark) and eagle (symbol for St John) at the right. According to designer's inventory, associated with Isaacs family. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett A.M.G.P/ Miller Studios Ltd.; Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Three watercolour panels, each 200 x 58 mm, matted in card, 313 x 280 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1993

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-324-017

Description: Design consists of three panels, the central one being taller than the other two. In the left panel, are the bull (St Luke) and man (St Matthew), and in the right panel are the lion (St Mark), and the eagle (St John). In the central panel, Christ sits enthroned in glory, holding a book in His left hand with the Greek letters Alpha and Omega. He holds His right hand up. There is a dove representing the Holy Spirit in the sky above Him, and a small inset showing St Marks Remuera below Him. Title "Christ in Glory" is taken from the designer's inventory. The window is related to (perhaps commissioned by, or in honour of) C. Merritt. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett M.B.E., F.M.G.P. 1993 / Stephen Belanger Taylor A.R.C.A., F.M.G.P., R.C.A.; Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Three watercolour panels, mounted on one card, 344 x 200 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1960 - 1968

From: [Whitefriars Glass Works] :[Six designs for stained glass windows for New Zealand churches. 1940-60s].

By: Armitage, E Liddall, active 1950-1970s

Reference: C-129-031

Description: Two panelled window commemmorating the work and sacrifice of the New Zealand Air Force in the Pacific, and in Europe, during the Second World War. Left panel shows the figure (and winged lion symbol) of Saint Mark, patron saint of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, with figures of a pilot in a flying suit and a ground staff member in tropical uniform against a background of RNZAF activities in the Pacific. The right panel contains the figure (and dragon symbol) of Saint Michael, patron saint of the Royal Air Force, with two figures, one in a flying suit and one in battledress, over a small scene of a plane of the RAF flying over a church in Europe. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - E. Liddall Armitage Photographic file print of what are possibly preliminary sketches, have a date of 1967 written on the back by Library staff. See PRS files at: 41. Wellington. Churches. Anglican. St Pauls. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, 2 panels 445 x 72 mm (sight) matted into card, 568 x 363 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Sotheby's London auction 28.5.1997, lot 92.