GUY TAPLIN (BRITISH B. 1939), RUDDY SHELDUCK, A CARVED AND STAINED WOOD MODEL OF A SHELDUCK
1990S
Naturalistically modelled as a large decoy-duck, with inset eyes
Signed and inscribed to the underside
28cm high, 52cm long
Provenance:
Purchased from the artist by the vendor's husband
The ruddy shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea), known in India as the Brahminy duck, is a member of the family Anatidae. This distinctive waterfowl is not usually found in Britain It is a migratory bird, wintering in the Indian subcontinent and breeding in southeastern Europe and central Asia, though there are small resident populations in North Africa. It has a loud honking call.
Guy Taplin was born in the east end of London in 1939. After leaving school he was employed as a bird keeper to oversee the protection and preservation of waterfowl in Regents Park. The early experience gained inspired Guy to what would become a lifelong love for nature and birds. Later moving to the Essex coast where he could observe shorebirds in their beautiful natural surroundings. Using raw materials from the coastline such as weathered timber, driftwood and seashells he created hand carved bird sculptures
These sculptures are understandably sought after by fine art collectors. His works have been exhibited around the world and are held in public collections including the Tate Gallery, National Gallery of Modern Art Edinburgh, Arts Council of Great Britain, Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe Hambourg and Washington State University. Private collections include the Royal Collection, Guinness Family, Baroness Kingsmill, Sainsbury Family, Michael Palin, Michael Heseltine Sir Clive Woodward and the Late Dame Elisabeth Frink
Condition Report:
Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use
Some unevenness to the surface, some signs of filler to some of the joints
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GUY TAPLIN (BRITISH B. 1939), RUDDY SHELDUCK, A CARVED AND STAINED WOOD MODEL OF A SHELDUCK
1990S
Naturalistically modelled as a large decoy-duck, with inset eyes
Signed and inscribed to the underside
28cm high, 52cm long
Provenance:
Purchased from the artist by the vendor's husband
The ruddy shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea), known in India as the Brahminy duck, is a member of the family Anatidae. This distinctive waterfowl is not usually found in Britain It is a migratory bird, wintering in the Indian subcontinent and breeding in southeastern Europe and central Asia, though there are small resident populations in North Africa. It has a loud honking call.
Guy Taplin was born in the east end of London in 1939. After leaving school he was employed as a bird keeper to oversee the protection and preservation of waterfowl in Regents Park. The early experience gained inspired Guy to what would become a lifelong love for nature and birds. Later moving to the Essex coast where he could observe shorebirds in their beautiful natural surroundings. Using raw materials from the coastline such as weathered timber, driftwood and seashells he created hand carved bird sculptures
These sculptures are understandably sought after by fine art collectors. His works have been exhibited around the world and are held in public collections including the Tate Gallery, National Gallery of Modern Art Edinburgh, Arts Council of Great Britain, Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe Hambourg and Washington State University. Private collections include the Royal Collection, Guinness Family, Baroness Kingsmill, Sainsbury Family, Michael Palin, Michael Heseltine Sir Clive Woodward and the Late Dame Elisabeth Frink
Condition Report:
Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use
Some unevenness to the surface, some signs of filler to some of the joints
Condition Report Disclaimer
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