Graham Bleathman Thunderbirds art and more offered at auction

By John Freeman on December 26, 2023

If you’re a fan of the art of Graham Bleathman, best known for his extraordinary art bringing the many worlds of Gerry Anderson, including Thunderbirds, to life, then you won’t want to miss out on a chance to own some of his art, currently being offered at auction.

The art is being offered in an online-only timed “Animation & Illustration – Disney, Thunderbirds, Children’s Television & Others” sale by East Bristol Auctions ending 2nd January 2024.

*Thunderbirds comic cover art , Issue 13, cover dated April 4th 1992, by Graham Bleathman*

*Unpublished A3 Thunderbirds pencil drawing by Graham Bleathman (2005)*

*1990s Godzilla art by Graham Bleathman*

*Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea art by Graham Bleathman (1997)*

The auction also includes animation art for a variety of children’s animated series produced by Calon, previously known as Siriol Productions, such as such as Billy the Cat, Romuald the Reindeer, SuperTed, Princess Irene and more, Iron Giant art by Richard Bazley, art commissioned by publisher Macmillan by Michael Cox, Robert Harrop figurines featuring characters from shows such as Captain Scarlet, Camberwick Green and The Wombles, and comic strips such as Andy Capp, and more.

Macmillan Illustrations – Michael Cox (Artist) – an original mixed media painting artwork used by Macmillan, likely for an educational poster or similar piece. Portraying several early aircraft in flight above a small crowed. Includes a depiction of the 1903 Wright Flyer

*Camberwick Green – Robert Harrop – a collection of x7 hand painted pewter miniatures statues*

The person with the highest bid when the time runs out, wins the lot. You can bid online across one of the many platforms that host the auction house’s many sales. (Note you will need to register with whichever ever portal you use, first). A bid within the final 10 minutes will reset the timer to 10 minutes.

East Bristol Auctions are the premier specialist saleroom in the South West. Opened in 2012, the company has grown to become one of the most in-demand auction houses in the country.

• Animation & Illustration – Disney, Thunderbirds, Children’s Television & Others ends on 2nd January 2024 at 7.30pm GMT

• Check out the full catalogue here and register to bid on the East Bristol Auctions website

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.