Terence Tenison Cuneo Sold at Auction Prices

Painter, Illustrator, b. 1907 - d. 1996

Born in London in 1907, artist Terence Cuneo was the son of two illustrators who gave him his first lessons in art. He later studied at the Chelsea School of Art and the Slade School before becoming an illustrator himself. Cuneo served as an official war artist during World War II, which sparked his interest in painting rather than drawing. Terence Cuneo's original paintings often featured military and engineering subjects, especially trains and railways, although he was also known for fantasy-driven paintings, many of which featured mice.

As an artist, Terence Cuneo loved to match his fascination with engineering with his art, painting locomotives as well as images of busy train stations and factory floors. He also painted human and animal portraits. Terence Cuneo's prints were transformed into jigsaw puzzles, posters, and postage stamps. Collectors can browse Invaluable to find vintage genre paintings for sale online and at auction.

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  • ▲ Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) A steam train in a yard
    Oct. 07, 2026

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) A steam train in a yard

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) A steam train in a yard signed 'CUNEO' l.r., oil on canvas (31 x 41cm; framed 39.5 x 49.5cm) Provenance: The David and Pam McCleave Collection of Modern British Art. Condition Report: A little very light surface dirt with slight rubbing to the upper edge. Appears to be in otherwise good condition. Not examined under UV light, fot a full report please contact the department.

    Sworders
  • ▲ Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) 'The Oldest Loco in Germany'
    Oct. 07, 2026

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) 'The Oldest Loco in Germany'

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) 'The Oldest Loco in Germany' signed and dated 'CUNEO/OCT '80' l.r., oil on canvas (30 x 40cm; framed 43 x 53cm) Provenance: The David and Pam McCleave Collection of Modern British Art. Footnote: Exhibited: The Mall Galleries London, 'Terence Cuneo Exhibition', catalogue no. 28. Condition Report: There is a fine line horizontal line running through the canvas running parallel to the upper edge, 4cm down. Paint slightly thin in places. On close inspection some drips of varnish can be seen in the lower left corner. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.

    Sworders
  • LOT WITHDRAWN
    Sep. 24, 2026

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    Est: -

    LOT WITHDRAWN

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), The Grand Canal
    Sep. 24, 2026

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), The Grand Canal

    Est: £250 - £350

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) The Grand Canal Oil on canvas  Dimensions: (Canvas) 24 in. (H) x 30 in. (W) (Frame) 26 in. (H) x 32 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • LOT WITHDRAWN
    Sep. 24, 2026

    LOT WITHDRAWN

    Est: £200 - £400

    LOT WITHDRAWN

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  • LOT WITHDRAWN
    Sep. 24, 2026

    LOT WITHDRAWN

    Est: -

    LOT WITHDRAWN

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  • Terence Tenison Cuneo (British, 1907–1996), Buffalo
    Sep. 24, 2026

    Terence Tenison Cuneo (British, 1907–1996), Buffalo

    Est: £2,000 - £4,000

    Terence Tenison Cuneo (British, 1907–1996) Buffalo Oil on canvas 1970 Signed and dated lower right, 'Cuneo / January 70' Provenance: The Parker Gallery, London  Property of an Ambassador  Dimensions: (Frame) 28 in. (H) x 44 in. (W) (Canvas) 24 in. (H) x 40 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • λ TERENCE CUNEO (BRITISH 1907-1996), THE QUIET BAY, CRETE
    Aug. 12, 2026

    λ TERENCE CUNEO (BRITISH 1907-1996), THE QUIET BAY, CRETE

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    λ TERENCE CUNEO (BRITISH 1907-1996) THE QUIET BAY, CRETE Oil on canvas Signed and with artist's mouse motif (lower right) 30.5 x 41cm (12 x 16in.) Literature; Terence Cuneo, The Railway Paintings of Terence Cuneo, pub. New Cavendish Books, 1984 In the above book, Cuneo related his process of painting and the necessities for success- and respite: It is only physical involvement, this 'living the part', finding out what makes it tick, that can make a finished work ring true..However, there comes a time when a halt must be called. When escape from this total involvement becomes imperative. At such times, I drop everything, get out a paint-box and camp-stool, and go in search of the quietest landscape I can lay eyes upon. I paint trees, boat and river scenes. I get myself abroad- paint Arabs in Marrakesh, still-life, flowers, a portrait of my granddaughter- anything that spells relaxation and tranquillity. In Marrakesh, South Africa, France and as here Crete, Cuneo found this relaxation and tranquillity- feelings this picture strongly evokes.

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • λ TERENCE CUNEO (BRITISH 1907-1996), THE EDGE OF THE JUNGLE, PENANG, MALAY
    Aug. 12, 2026

    λ TERENCE CUNEO (BRITISH 1907-1996), THE EDGE OF THE JUNGLE, PENANG, MALAY

    Est: £3,000 - £5,000

    λ TERENCE CUNEO (BRITISH 1907-1996)THE EDGE OF THE JUNGLE, PENANG, MALAYOil on canvasSigned (lower left); further signed and titled (to canvas overlap verso)51 x 61cm (20 x 24in.)Literature: Terence Cuneo an Exhibition of Paintings, 7th-24th April 1976, Sladmore Gallery; Hazeldene Hall Johannesburg.This distinctive and unusual hanging branch motif was rarely used by Cuneo. A comparable example can be seen in his picture The Beach at Gusmay, Southern Italy, No.28 in the 1976 exhibition at Sladmore Gallery.

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  • λ TERENCE CUNEO (BRITISH 1907-1996), EPITAPH FOR STEAM
    Aug. 12, 2026

    λ TERENCE CUNEO (BRITISH 1907-1996), EPITAPH FOR STEAM

    Est: £15,000 - £25,000

    λ TERENCE CUNEO (BRITISH 1907-1996) EPITAPH FOR STEAM Oil on canvas Signed (lower left) 91.5 x 122cm (36 x 48in.) Provenance: Sladmore Gallery, London. Exhibited:London, The Mall Galleries, Terence Cuneo Exhibition, no. 17. Literature; Terence Cuneo, The Railway Paintings of Terence Cuneo, pub. New Cavendish Books, 1984 The present work depicts Locomotive 6009, King Charles II in the Southall Shed at night. When exhibited at The Mall Galleries it carried a different title Preparation for Departure. Writing in Railway Paintings, Cuneo analysed the impact of this type of scene: A shed scene offers the most dramatic and intimate association with the steam engine that an artist could wish for and when the night closes in, that quality is increased, ten-fold.

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • λ TERENCE CUNEO (BRITISH 1907-1996), CASTLE ON THE COAST: MONMOUTH CASTLE EMERGING FROM A TUNNEL
    Aug. 12, 2026

    λ TERENCE CUNEO (BRITISH 1907-1996), CASTLE ON THE COAST: MONMOUTH CASTLE EMERGING FROM A TUNNEL

    Est: £15,000 - £25,000

    λ TERRENCE CUNEO (BRITISH 1907-1996) CASTLE ON THE COAST: MONMOUTH CASTLE EMERGING FROM A SEA WALL TUNNEL, DAWLISH, DEVON Oil on canvas Signed and dated July 1970 (lower left) and with artist's mouse motif (to wall centre right) 61 x 104cm (24 x 40¾in.) Unframed Literature:Terence Cuneo, The Mouse & His Master, New Cavendish Books, London, 1977, illustrated on p.176. The present work features the GWR Castle Class locomotive No. 5037, known as Monmouth Castle, emerging from the sea wall tunnel at Dawlish. It was published as a limited edition print of 500 in 1973. Writing in The Mouse & His Master Cuneo recalled: Castle on the Coast; A childhood memory with a vengeance. Coming back to my home in Cornwall from boarding school I would stand eagerly at the carriage window, waiting for the train to rush out of a certain tunnel west of Dawlish and expose to my delighted gaze the famous 'Old Man Rock'.... My Rock - the 'hols' had started! Of course the picture had to be in 'Great Western' days and the engine had to be 'Monmouth Castle', as this was the locomotive I rode whilst making sketches. Cuneo was the son of artist parents, Cyrus Cincinato Cuneo and Nell Marion Tenison, who met while studying with Whistler in Paris. Terrence Cuneo studied at Sutton Valence School in Kent, Chelsea Polytechnic and the Slade School of Art and initially worked as a commercial artist for publications such as The Illustrated London News. During World War II he served as a Sapper in the Royal Engineers and was commissioned by the Foreign Office to produce anti-Nazi drawings and cartoons which were used as propaganda. He also completed illustrations of tank and aircraft factories for the War Artists Advisory Committee.After the war, Cuneo became popular as a society portrait painter and in 1952 was commissioned to paint the Visit of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to the Department of Engineering. It was his official painting of the Coronation of Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in 1953 which brought public recognition. He painted Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip several times in both formal and informal settings.Cuneo became the pre-eminent military painter of his time fulfilling commissions for many varied Regiments of the British Army. He depicted conflicts through the ages ranging from the 17th Century to the Falklands War in 1982, often recreating famous battle scenes in his local Oxshott Woods using serving soldiers and real military hardware.His signature moniker of a mouse became his trademark after 1956, and came from the tribute he painted to the little mouse his cat presented to him as a gift one day. This led to a series of humorous 'mouse portraits' where mice were personified as both historical and fictional characters. Cuneo is perhaps best known for his locomotive paintings, he had a deep love of steam trains and often rode on the footplate and in the engine compartment whilst drawing and researching his subjects. His train paintings were turned into advertising posters for British Rail and were also used to advertise Hornby trainsets. In 1985 Royal Mail featured five of his train paintings on a special set of stamps entitled 'Famous Trains'. Cuneo's monumental 6 metre wide, 1967 painting of Waterloo Station stands hangs in the National Railway Museum in York.He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1987 and a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in the 1994 Birthday Honours.

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • λ TERENCE CUNEO (BRITISH 1907-1996), THE FLYING SCOTSMAN HALF WAY ON THE EDINBURGH TO LONDON LINE
    Aug. 12, 2026

    λ TERENCE CUNEO (BRITISH 1907-1996), THE FLYING SCOTSMAN HALF WAY ON THE EDINBURGH TO LONDON LINE

    Est: £20,000 - £30,000

    λ TERENCE CUNEO (BRITISH 1907-1996) THE FLYING SCOTSMAN HALF WAY ON THE EDINBURGH TO LONDON LINE Oil on canvas Signed and dated December 1975 (lower right) and with artist's mouse motif (to top of sign) 76.5 x 102cm (30 x 40in.) Exhibited: London, The Mall Galleries, Terence Cuneo Exhibition, 1988, cat. no. 124. This picture was licensed to Hornby Railways who used it on the cover of their 1993 catalogue. No. 4472 Flying Scotsman is an LNER Class A3 4-6-2 Pacific type steam locomotive built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) at Doncaster Works to a design of Nigel Gresley. In 1935 it set the world record for steam traction, becoming the first locomotive to reach the authenticated speed of 100 miles per hour. Retired from service in 1963, the locomotive has been owned and preserved by Adam Pegler, Sir William McAlpine, Tony Marchington and, since 2004, the National Railway Museum. Sir William's ownership of the locomotive was between 1973 and 1995. In 1973 he cleared the existing debts on the engine, purchased it for £25,000 and had it shipped back to England from San Francisco. In the following 23 years he paid for its restoration and two subsequent overhauls and in 1984 it became the first preserved steam locomotive to haul the Royal Train on the British mainline, taking The Queen Mother to the official opening of the North Woolwich Old Station Museum.

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • ▲ Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) Soldiers and a tank
    Jul. 28, 2026

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) Soldiers and a tank

    Est: £400 - £600

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) Soldiers and a tank signed 'Cuneo' l.l., black chalk and gouache (50.5 x 37.5cm; framed: 64 x 50.5cm) Condition Report: Faint dirty marks and smudges howver presents well overall. A tiny 1cm tear to the top of the left edge. Not viewed out of glazed frame.

    Sworders
  • Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), The Blue Jars
    Jul. 10, 2026

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), The Blue Jars

    Est: £500 - £800

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) The Blue Jars, Lake Garda, Italy Oil on canvas board  Signed lower right, 'Cuneo' Dimensions: (Board) 24 in. (H) x 20 in. (W) (Frame) 27.5 in. (H) x 23 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), The Market Sellers
    Jul. 10, 2026

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), The Market Sellers

    Est: £400 - £600

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) The Market Sellers Oil on canvas  Provenance: Gifted by the artist to Melanie Viner-Cuneo Dimensions: (Frame) 21.5 in. (H) x 25.5 in. (W) (Canvas) 18 in. (H) x 22 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), Peasants in a Courtyard
    Jul. 10, 2026

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), Peasants in a Courtyard

    Est: £600 - £800

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) Peasants in a Courtyard Oil on canvas board Provenance: Gifted by the artist to Melanie Viner-Cuneo Dimensions: (Frame) 21.5 in. (H) x 28 in. (W) (Canvas) 19 in. (H) x 25 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), The Grand Canal
    Jul. 10, 2026

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), The Grand Canal

    Est: £500 - £800

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) The Grand Canal Oil on canvas  Dimensions: (Canvas) 24 in. (H) x 30 in. (W) (Frame) 26 in. (H) x 32 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), Bodiam Castle
    Jun. 19, 2026

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), Bodiam Castle

    Est: £3,000 - £5,000

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) Bodiam Castle, East Sussex  Oil on canvas  Signed lower left, 'Cuneo' Provenance: Private Collection, UK Dimensions: (Frame) 29 in. (H) x 34 in. (W) (Canvas) 24 in. (H) x 30 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), The Windmill at Dusk
    Jun. 19, 2026

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), The Windmill at Dusk

    Est: £3,000 - £5,000

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) The Windmill at Dusk Oil on canvas  Signed lower right, 'Cuneo' Provenance: Private Collection, UK Dimensions: (Frame) 30 in. (H) x 35 in. (W) (Canvas) 25 in. (H) x 29 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • Terence Cuneo (British 1907-1996), Chassagne in the V12 sunbeam breaking records at Brooklands
    May. 21, 2026

    Terence Cuneo (British 1907-1996), Chassagne in the V12 sunbeam breaking records at Brooklands

    Est: £15,000 - £25,000

    Terence Cuneo (British 1907-1996) Chassagne in the V12 sunbeam breaking records at Brooklands May 1962 Oil on canvas Signed and dated bottom left Dimensions: (Canvas) 25.25 x 30.25 in (Frame) 31 in. (H) x 35 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • TERENCE CUNEO (1907–1996)
    Apr. 29, 2026

    TERENCE CUNEO (1907–1996)

    Est: £300 - £500

    TERENCE CUNEO (1907–1996) KEEPING IN TOUCH, THE POST OFFICE IN SPACE, GOONHILLY DOWNS, CORNWALL, GPO offset lithographic poster, c.1963, condition B; not backed 29 x 36in. (74 x 91cm.)

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • TERENCE CUNEO (1907–1996)
    Apr. 29, 2026

    TERENCE CUNEO (1907–1996)

    Est: £1,600 - £1,800

    TERENCE CUNEO (1907–1996) ROYAL ALBERT BRIDGE, SALTASH lithographic poster, 1959, condition A; backed on linen 39.5 x 50in. (100 x 127cm.)

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • TERENCE CUNEO (1907–1996)
    Apr. 29, 2026

    TERENCE CUNEO (1907–1996)

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    TERENCE CUNEO (1907–1996) AN ENGINE IS WHEELED lithographic poster, 1949, condition A-; backed on linen 40 x 50in. (102 x 127cm.)

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • TERENCE CUNEO (1907–1996)
    Apr. 29, 2026

    TERENCE CUNEO (1907–1996)

    Est: £1,500 - £2,000

    TERENCE CUNEO (1907–1996) SIGNAL SUCCESS lithographic poster, 1962, condition A; backed on linen 40 x 50in. (102 x 127cm.)

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • TERENCE CUNEO (1907–1996)
    Apr. 29, 2026

    TERENCE CUNEO (1907–1996)

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    TERENCE CUNEO (1907–1996) FORGING AHEAD lithographic poster, 1950, condition A; backed on linen 39.5 x 50in. (100 x 127cm.)

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), 'Ford Thames Foundry',
    Apr. 19, 2026

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), 'Ford Thames Foundry',

    Est: £8,000 - £10,000

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), 'Ford Thames Foundry', signed and dated 'April 1947' lower right, oil on canvas, depicting a view of the foundry and blast furnace at the Ford Dagenham manufacturing plant, Essex, on the banks of the Thames, 70 x 90cm, having undergone a recent clean, restoration and reframing by Hamish Dewar of London, measuring 88 x 108cm overall; offered with a press cutting relating to the previous sale of this Lot.

    Bonhams
  • Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), 'The Pass Track',
    Apr. 19, 2026

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), 'The Pass Track',

    Est: £6,000 - £8,000

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996), 'The Pass Track', signed and dated April 1973 lower left, oil on canvas, artist's extended title 'High in the mountains of Northern Ethiopia, a little Italian 'Mallett' slogs its way up to the Red Sea from Asmara, 1973', depicting the steam locomotive on the Eritrean Railway mountain track, and featuring the famed Cuneo 'Running Mouse' lower right, 40 x 60cm, framed, measuring 57 x 77cm overall, with Slademore Gallery of Bruton Place, London, label to reverse of stretcher frame, relating to the original purchase of the painting in 1974, and with Hamish Dewar restorer's label.

    Bonhams
  • ▲ Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) 'Incident on the Bar-Lev Line: The Last Hours of an Israeli Bunker'
    Mar. 31, 2026

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) 'Incident on the Bar-Lev Line: The Last Hours of an Israeli Bunker'

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) 'Incident on the Bar-Lev Line: The Last Hours of an Israeli Bunker' signed 'CUNEO' l.r., oil on canvas (79 x 64cm; unframed) Provenance: The collection of Michael Rand; thence by descent. Footnote: This work was specially commissioned for the cover of The Sunday Times Magazine, 3 February 1974. Condition Report: Canvas tension loose with slight undulations. A little rubbing to edges with faint stretcher marks starting to emerge. Appears to be in otherwise good order. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.

    Sworders
  • ▲ Terence Cuneo (1907-1996) Portrait of Raphael Djanogly JP
    Feb. 24, 2026

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (1907-1996) Portrait of Raphael Djanogly JP

    Est: £600 - £800

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (1907-1996) Portrait of Raphael Djanogly JP signed and dated 'TERENCE.CUNEO./AUGUST 1981' l.r., oil on canvas (92 x 71cm; framed 109 x 90cm) Provenance: Gifted to Peter Petrou by the sitter, Raphael Djanogly JP, in the mid 2010s. Footnote: Exhibited: The Mall Galleries, London, Royal Society of Portrait Painters exhibition, 1982. Condition Report: Presents well overall. A few light scattered spots to the sitter's suit and trousers. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.

    Sworders
  • Terence Cuneo Trooping the Colour,
    Jan. 21, 2026

    Terence Cuneo Trooping the Colour,

    Est: $80 - $120

    Terence Cuneo (1907-1996), Trooping the Colour, Limited Edition Lithograph, Signed lower right, numbered 660/850 lower left. Printed in commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee in 1977. H: 28 3/4 W: 37 in. From the collection of a Northeast Ohio collector.

    Gray's Auctioneers
  • TERENCE CUNEO (1907-1996) Marney's Pond, Esher pencil drawing signed 26 x 38.5cm
    Jan. 14, 2026

    TERENCE CUNEO (1907-1996) Marney's Pond, Esher pencil drawing signed 26 x 38.5cm

    Est: £100 - £200

    TERENCE CUNEO (1907-1996) Marney's Pond, Esher pencil drawing signed 26 x 38.5cm

    John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
  • § Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996)
    Dec. 03, 2025

    § Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996)

    Est: £10,000 - £15,000

    § Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) Ford Thames Foundry, a view of the foundry and blast furnace at the Ford Dagenham manufacturing plant, Essex, on the banks of the Thames signed and dated lower right 'CUNEO / APRIL 1947' oil on canvas 70 x 90cm Exhibited: The Mall Galleries, London, Terence Cuneo Exhibition, 1987, no. 241 Provenance: Bonhams, 6th December 2010, lot 310, where acquired by the present vendor, Property from a London Country Estate This painting is one of a series of six originally commissioned by the Ford Motor Company Ltd in 1946, to depict Ford car, truck, van and tractor production at the Dagenham plant. During the War years, the plant was a major production facility for military vehicles and Rolls-Royce Spitfire aero engines, and was subsequently damaged by German bombing raids. Its post-War role saw the factory employing upto 30,000 staff during the 1950s and 1960s, and was the major European car production factory of the time. From 1964, all six paintings were located at the Ford training centre at Boreham near Chelmsford, and in 1987 were all loaned to the Terence Cuneo 80th Birthday Exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London. 89 x 107cm framed The painting is executed in oil on a canvas support. The canvas is unlined, the tension is slightly slack and stretcher bar marks have formed following the wooden frame behind. The paint layers are in a very good, stable condition overall. A thin varnish layer is present providing a uniform sheen to the surface.

    Cheffins
  • § Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996)
    Dec. 03, 2025

    § Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996)

    Est: £12,000 - £18,000

    § Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) The Pass Track: High in the mountains of Northern Ethiopia, a little Italian 'Mallet' slogs its way up to the Red Sea from Asmara signed and dated lower left 'CUNEO / APRIL 1973' oil on canvas 40 x 60cm Provenance: The Sladmore Gallery, London, 1974, where sold with the present title and said to be the artist's favourite railway painting, Dickins Auctioneers, 13th November 2010, lot 150, where acquired by the present vendor, Property from a London Country Estate Literature: Terence Cuneo, The Railway Paintings of Terence Cuneo, pub. New Cavendish Books, 1984, pp. 82-83, where illustrated 57 x 77cm framed The painting is executed in oil on a canvas support. The canvas is unlined, the tension is slightly slack but the picture is generally in plane. The paint layers are in a very good condition overall. The work is unvarnished with a uniform sheen to the surface.

    Cheffins
  • ▲ Terence Cuneo (1907-1996)
    Dec. 02, 2025

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (1907-1996)

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (1907-1996) Trouble at sea signed 'CUNEO' l.r., oil en grisaille on canvas board 34 x 34cm Condition Report: Framed: 53 x 53cm There is some discolouration to the varnish and overall the painting has a sepia tone, with some darker patches. There are small areas of paint loss and abrasion to the front of the ship, and to the front and middle of the sinking raft in the upper right quarter. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.

    Sworders
  • Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey, June 2, 1953 Giclée print in colours, signed and numbered 299 in black ink, the descriptive label to the reverse of the frame signed by Lady Glencon...
    Nov. 19, 2025

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey, June 2, 1953 Giclée print in colours, signed and numbered 299 in black ink, the descriptive label to the reverse of the frame signed by Lady Glencon...

    Est: £300 - £500

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey, June 2, 1953 Giclée print in colours, signed and numbered 299 in black ink, the descriptive label to the reverse of the frame signed by Lady Glenconner: 'Anne Coke/a maid of/honour for/Queen Elizabeth/II now/Anne Glenconner' Image: 528 x 760mm (20 3/4in x 29 7/8in) Sheet: 596 x 789mm (23 1/2in x 31 1/8in)

    Bonhams
  • § Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) Sunset of an Era
    Nov. 19, 2025

    § Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) Sunset of an Era

    Est: £15,000 - £25,000

    signed 'Cuneo' (lower right); further signed and titled 'SUNSET OF AN ERA/Terence Cuneo' (to the backing paper) oil on canvasboard Size:(50.8 x 61 cm. (20 x 24 in.)) Notes: Terence Cuneo, one of Britain’s most celebrated twentieth-century painters, is renowned for his masterful depictions of locomotives, industrial scenes, and the monumental achievements of modern engineering. His artistic career, however, spanned an impressive breadth, encompassing royal portraiture, military subjects, and grand state occasions. His appointment as the official artist for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 brought him international acclaim and cemented his reputation as one of the foremost realist painters of his generation. The present work, Sunset of an Era, is a striking and elegiac composition that captures both the majesty and the melancholy of the age of steam. The painting portrays a powerful steam locomotive, believed to be a Central Railroad of New Jersey Class G1 Pacific, possibly the famous Blue Comet, surging down the track beneath a vast, turbulent sky. Against the backdrop of crimson-tinged hills and a fading sunset, the locomotive embodies the final blaze of glory for a technology soon to yield to the diesel and electric age. “I have always been fascinated by movement — by the power, rhythm, and grace of great machines. To me, a locomotive is not merely a piece of engineering, but something alive, a creature of energy and purpose.” - Terence Cuneo Created during or inspired by Cuneo’s travels in North America during the 1950s and 1960s, the work reveals the artist’s extraordinary command of atmosphere, light, and motion. His background in engineering illustration infuses the composition with meticulous technical accuracy, while his painter’s eye transforms the industrial subject into a scene of grandeur and emotional resonance. The interplay of smoke, steam, and dusk evokes both the physical power of the machine and the poignancy of an era’s passing, a meditation on progress, nostalgia, and beauty in transformation. In the lower foreground, the viewer can discern Cuneo’s trademark mouse, a whimsical personal motif introduced in 1954 after a domestic incident involving his cat and a fieldmouse. What began as a playful afterthought became his signature device, appearing in nearly all his subsequent works. Here, the tiny creature offers a touch of humour and humanity amid the monumental drama of steel and steam, an intimate reminder of the artist’s wit and warmth. Sunset of an Era stands as a quintessential example of Cuneo’s genius: a fusion of technical mastery, emotional depth, and storytelling power. It encapsulates not only the romance of the railway but also the broader narrative of change that defined the twentieth century.

    Chiswick Auctions
  • λ TERENCE CUNEO (BRITISH 1907-1996), GULLS ON LEISURE ISLE KNYSNA
    Oct. 29, 2025

    λ TERENCE CUNEO (BRITISH 1907-1996), GULLS ON LEISURE ISLE KNYSNA

    Est: £2,500 - £3,500

    λ TERENCE CUNEO (BRITISH 1907-1996)GULLS ON LEISURE ISLE KNYSNA, SOUTH AFRICAOil on canvas Signed and dated January 1972 (lower left)51 x 76cm (20 x 29¾ in.)Provenance:McMillan Fine Art, London Purchased from the above by the present owner

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  • ▲ Terence Cuneo (1907-1996)
    Oct. 07, 2025

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (1907-1996)

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (1907-1996) Trouble at sea signed 'CUNEO' l.r., oil en grisaille on canvas board 34 x 34cm Condition Report: Framed: 53 x 53cm There is some discolouration to the varnish and overall the painting has a sepia tone, with some darker patches. There are small areas of paint loss and abrasion to the front of the ship, and to the front and middle of the sinking raft in the upper right quarter. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.

    Sworders
  • ▲ Terence Cuneo (1907-1996)
    Oct. 07, 2025

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (1907-1996)

    Est: £10,000 - £15,000

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (1907-1996) Lawrence of Arabia signed and dated 'Cuneo/May 1990' l.r., oil on canvas 76 x 102cm Provenance: The collection of David and Pam McCleave. Condition Report: Framed: 89 x 114cm Presents well overall. There is some spotting to the reverse however the front of the painting does not appear to be affected. Not examined under UV light, for a more detailed report and additional images please contact the department.

    Sworders
  • Original 1950s British Travel Poster Cuneo HAND-SIGNED
    Sep. 06, 2025

    Original 1950s British Travel Poster Cuneo HAND-SIGNED

    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

    Cuneo, Terence 1907 - 1996 Saltash Bridge (Centenary 1859-1959 - Royal Albert Bridge) Offset 1959 39.7 x 49.9 in. (101 x 127 cm) Printer: Waterlow & Sons, London Condition Details: (B+) on linen, minor tears and minimal staining at the edges, repaired paper loss at the bottom edge on the left (mostly in margin), minor creases, poster is hand-signed by Terence Cuneo in black pen at the lower right, no signature authentication available #UK #Travel #Signed by Artist

    PosterConnection Inc.
  • Original 1950s British Travel Poster Cuneo Tay Bridge
    Sep. 06, 2025

    Original 1950s British Travel Poster Cuneo Tay Bridge

    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

    Cuneo, Terence 1907 - 1996 Tay Bridge Offset 1957 40.1 x 49.9 in. (102 x 127 cm) Printer: Waterlow & Sons, London Condition Details: (B+) was folded, on linen, small tears at the edges and folds, corner needle holes #UK #Travel

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  • Terence Cuneo (1907-1996)
    Jul. 15, 2025

    Terence Cuneo (1907-1996)

    Est: £400 - £600

    Terence Cuneo (1907-1996) A group of prints to include: 'Hounslow Heath, 1919'; 'First Air Post' two lithographs in colours, both signed 'Terence Cuneo' in pencil l.r., the first also signed 'A.C.Cambell' and numbered 139/250, the second inscribed A/P images 50.5 x 67.5cm and 50.5 x 65cm, respectively; 'The Flying Cheddarman, Stilton Junction' and 'A Dogfight' two lithographs in colours visible 49 x 66.5cm and 46 x 67cm; 'Wembley Stadium ,1962 F.A. Cup Final, Burnley v. Tottenham' a Football Association centenary print visible 59 x 90.5cm; and five further unframed lithographs in colour, each signed 'Terence Cuneo' in pencil, three numbered from a limited edition (10) Condition Report: 'Hounslow Heath, 1919' and 'First Air Post': 76.5 x 90cm. Very slight rippling to margins, however both prints appear to be in otherwise good condition and are well presented and ready to hang. Not viewed out of frames. 'Wembley Stadium ,1962 F.A. Cup Final, Burnley v. Tottenham': framed, 75 x 107cm. Unsigned. Fading and discolouration. Not viewedo ut of frame. 'The Flying Cheddarman, Stilton Junction' and 'A Dogfight': framed, 65 x 82cm and 64 x 85cm. Unsigned. Both prints appear to be in good order. Not viewed out of frames. Unframed prints: all previously rolled with light handling creases. Heavier crease marks with foxing, discolouration and a 3.5cm tear to the edge of one.

    Sworders
  • Terence Cuneo (1907-1996)
    Jul. 15, 2025

    Terence Cuneo (1907-1996)

    Est: £300 - £500

    Terence Cuneo (1907-1996) A group of prints to include: 'Stabling for Giants', The Locomotive Depot, Boulogne lithograph in colours, signed 'Terence Cuneo' in pencil l.r., and numbered 4/500 with Fine Art Trade Guild blind stamp image 47 x 71cm; 'Flying Scotsman' lithograph in colours, signed 'Terence Cuneo' in pencil l.r., also signed by Sir William McAlpine and Alan F. Pegler, from the edition of 850 published by Richard Lucraft Limited image 54 x 68cm; 'Ffestiniog Workhorses' lithograph in colours, signed 'Terence Cuneo' in pencil l.r., also signed by Alan Pegler image 42 x 56.5cm; 'Out of the Night' lithograph in colours, signed 'Terence Cuneo' in pencil l.r., numbered 169/500, published by Palaquin Fine Arts, with blind stamp image 39 x 58cm; 'Tay Bridge, See Scotland By Train' a large format print in colours, printed in Great Britain by Waterlow & Sons Limited, published by British Railways Scottish Region 100.5 x 126cm; and two offset lithographs in colours, 'The Flying Scotsman' and 'Royal Scott', framed with postage stamps (7) Condition Report: Please contact the department.

    Sworders
  • Terence Cuneo (1907-1996)
    Jul. 15, 2025

    Terence Cuneo (1907-1996)

    Est: £400 - £600

    Terence Cuneo (1907-1996) A group of lithographs in colour, the majority signed 'Terence Cuneo' in pencil and some numbered from a limited edition 61.5 x 76.5cm and similar, unframed, together with: 'Clapham Junction' and 'Tay Bridge, See Scotland By Train' two large format prints in colours laid down on board visible 95 x 121cm and 91 x 120cm (14) Condition Report: Three of the prints are mounted and wrapped in cellophane, and appear to be in good condition. The remainder of the unframed prints have light creasing with some small dirty marks and a little discolouration to the margins. 'Clapham Junction': framed, 98 x 124cm Surface dirt and discolouration. There are three vertical lines/ slight ridges running through the work from top to bottom in thirds; and two horizontal lines, one running through the centre, the other running through the lower third. The work is laid down on board and has a semi-glossy finish (possibly varnish?). A small tip with a little rippling to the left edge, lower centre. The printed signature is cropped in the lower right corner which suggests the work may have been cut down or trimmed. 'Tay Bridge': framed, 96 x 125cm The board is bowed. The print has been laid down and is slightly bubbled in places. A little discolouration with some light surface scuffs and scratches.

    Sworders
  • Terence Cuneo (1907-1996)
    Jul. 15, 2025

    Terence Cuneo (1907-1996)

    Est: £500 - £700

    Terence Cuneo (1907-1996) The workshop three drawings, two signed 'Cuneo', one signed with monogram, pencil heightened with white 34 x 27cm and smaller, unframed, together with: six offset lithographs in colours, each signed 'Terence Cuneo' in pencil, one numbered 84/100 with Cuneo Fine Arts blind stamp 64 x 79cm and smaller, unframed and six unframed prints of the artist in his studio (15) Condition Report: The drawings are mounted and have a little time staining with some faint dirty marks and smudges. There is some discolouration to the edges and staining to the corners where it appears square of tape have been applied to the reverse. A couple of small brown spots, please refer to illustrations. The prints have handling creases with some small nicks and tears to the edges and light dirty marks to the margins. The print 'Ceremony of the Keys' has a rip to the left margin, lower centre, which just crosses into the printed area.

    Sworders
  • ▲ Terence Cuneo (1907-1996)
    Apr. 15, 2025

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (1907-1996)

    Est: £10,000 - £15,000

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (1907-1996) The German surrender at Lüneburg Heath, 4 May 1945 signed and dated 'CUNEO/FEBRUARY 1969' l.l., oil on canvas 101.5 x 126.5cm; together with a collection of correspondence relating to the picture between Mr Haworth, of James Haworth & Brother Ltd., and others, including the 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein; later correspondence between Mr John Haworth and David McCleave (qty.) Provenance: Mr Haworth; the David and Pam McCleave Collection of Modern British Art. This painting depicts a monumental moment in history, captured at the time with photographs. No official war artist was commissioned at the time, and Field Marshal Montgomery was said to be disappointed that there was nothing more substantial than a few photographs to portray this important meeting. He had mentioned this to Garfield Weston (director of Fortnum & Mason) who then discussed it with James Haworth in 1968. It was Haworth who suggested Terence Cuneo as just the artist to recreate the scene, as can be seen in the accompanying correspondence sold with this lot. Cuneo preferred to work from life drawings, but agreed to proceed with the commission and it is said that 'Monty' was delighted with the painting. Originally, Garfield Weston intended for the painting to be displayed in the restaurant of Fortnum & Mason, but the acquisition did not proceed as planned. Consequently, the painting stayed with the Haworth family until 2006, when it was acquired by David McCleave. Condition Report: PROVENANCE Framed: 120 x 145cm Slight rubbing to the edges. On close inspection there is a little very fine cracking starting to emerge in the upper left. There appears to be a small spot of overpaint above the door in the upper left corner, please refer to illustration. Presents well overall. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.

    Sworders
  • ▲ Terence Cuneo (1907-1996)
    Apr. 15, 2025

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (1907-1996)

    Est: £8,000 - £12,000

    ▲ Terence Cuneo (1907-1996) The Grand National, 1991 signed and dated 'CUNEO/APRIL 1991' l.r., oil on canvas 76.5 x 101.5cm Provenance: The David and Pam McCleave Collection of Modern British Art. This magnificent work captures the viewer's attention by expressing the drama and emotion of a crowded jump in our country's most famous horse race. 'Crammer', ridden by John Durkan in yellow and black silks, can be seen falling at the fence named 'The Chair' at Aintree. The painting was entered into a competition and exhibition of works depicting the 1991 Grand National. Organised by the publication 'Horse & Hound', Cuneo, unfortunately, was not the winning entry, perhaps because the realistic depiction of a horse falling was not considered appealing to the judges. Condition Report: Framed: 89 x 114cm Presents well overall when viewed on the wall. A little extremely light surface dirt. There is spotting to the reverse of the canvas and whilst not obvious, under close scrutiny there are some small speckles to the sky just above the horses on the front of the painting. It is difficult to determine if this is pigment or possibly a result of damp. Please refer to additional condition images. Examined under UV light no retouching is apparent.

    Sworders
  • Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) Brigadier Cheddington-Gorge
    Mar. 26, 2025

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) Brigadier Cheddington-Gorge

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    Terence Cuneo (British, 1907-1996) Brigadier Cheddington-Gorge signed and dated '-CUNEO-/JUNE 1971' oil on canvas 29 x 24.5cm (11 7/16 x 9 5/8in).

    Bonhams
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