I wanted to highlight an auction coming up in a Cambridge auctioneers. "The Mugglestone Collection" is being auctioned off - after a successful sale in September more is now available for the auction - being handled by TheSaleRoom.com for Monday 23 October 2023 (17:00).
The reason I'm mentioning it is that "The Mugglestone Collection including Snaffles and Sporting Art - Timed Online" contains two nice Sheppard pieces. You can read more about the collection on Cheffins website.
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| Lot #235 |
This gorgeously delicate watercolour of Fallow Deer, is a new one to me. Its provenance is given as the Keyser Gallery and the estimate is £200-£300.
§ Raymond Sheppard (1913-1958)
Fallow Bucks
signed lower right
watercolour
34.5 x 53cm; framed 54 x 71cm
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| Lot #234 |
The second watercolour is of two polar bears in a wonderful chilly sky. It's described as
§ Raymond Sheppard (1913-1958)
Polar bears
signed lower left
watercolour
38 x 56cm; framed 60 x 78cm
with an estimate of £150-£300. Interestingly Cheffins, the auctioneers have tried selling this in the past in April 2021.
And as we are discussing deer here are a few studies and sketches that Raymond Sheppard drew. I'm always amazed at how much work he did in addition to the published work I usually share.
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| Raymond Sheppard: Deer studies |
Three studies (SkD36 Deer standing & outline) showing the rear of a deer standing, a seated deer and finally a beautiful study in light falling on a standing deer.
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| Raymond Sheppard: Deer studies |
Sheppard was not scared of observing and recording from different angles and using different media. Note the subtle use of outlining in colour plus the shading for 'bulking' the form. (SkD29 Deer standing studies)
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| Raymond Sheppard: Deer studies |
The shape of a deer's head is worthy of study alone and below we have three studies in outline in blue pen. Amazing artistry!
