26th Jun, 2024 10:00
Country House Sale
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Sir Peter Markham Scott (British, 1909-1989)
etching of a flock of Canada geese in flight, numbered 5 and twice signed to the lower right, 23cm x 28cm
Note: Wildlife artist, naturalist, sailor and Olympian (Berlin Olympics 1936). Son of Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) (famously took part in the race to claim the South Pole in 1911, but failed and died on his return) and sculptor Kathleen Scott (1878-1947). In 1946, Scott set up the Severn Wildfowl Trust (later the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust) in Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, to study swans, geese and ducks. In the 1950s, Scott helped establish the BBC's natural history unit and hosted programmes. In 1961 he co-founded the World Wildlife Fund (later the World Wide Fund for Nature). Knighted in 1973.
Sold for £65
Estimated at £80 - £120
Sir Peter Markham Scott (British, 1909-1989)
etching of a flock of Canada geese in flight, numbered 5 and twice signed to the lower right, 23cm x 28cm
Note: Wildlife artist, naturalist, sailor and Olympian (Berlin Olympics 1936). Son of Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) (famously took part in the race to claim the South Pole in 1911, but failed and died on his return) and sculptor Kathleen Scott (1878-1947). In 1946, Scott set up the Severn Wildfowl Trust (later the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust) in Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, to study swans, geese and ducks. In the 1950s, Scott helped establish the BBC's natural history unit and hosted programmes. In 1961 he co-founded the World Wildlife Fund (later the World Wide Fund for Nature). Knighted in 1973.
Print appears slightly concaved. Unidentifiable foreign objects behind the glass. Some foxing to the edges of the mount and to the verso. With signs of wear consistent with age and use. Tape or paper attached to the verso. Label attached to the verso.
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Auction: Country House Sale, 26th Jun, 2024
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