Bidspirit auction | Basil Ede, British 1931-2016, Two

Basil Ede, British 1931-2016, Two Bird Prints - Basil Ede British, 1931-2016 Two Bird Prints The Black Duck and the Ruddy Duck. Each pencil signed, numbered, and remarqued in the margin. Sights from 26.5”h x 32”w to 36”h x 41 1/4”w Provenance: Property from the Contents of Ellistan, Somerset Hills, NJ From sight 23 1/2 x 31 1/2 in. (59.7 x 80 cm.), to 33 x 43 1/2 in. (83.8 x 110.5 cm.) British wildlife artist Basil Ede was born in Surrey in 1931. He specializes in highly-detailed paintings of birds, in watercolor and oils, and each creation is the result of in-depth field research. He became a full-time painter in 1964, and that year, artist Basil Ede gained international recognition with a watercolor exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington.Basil Ede's prints have been reproduced in many forms, including in his own book, Birds of Town and Village, on collectible chinaware, and even on cards and calendars. Basil Ede's paintings include the series The Wild Birds of America, which is made up of 95 original watercolors. Such is his talent and passion that even after losing the use of his right hand because of a stroke, he learned how to paint with his left hand. Show your love of nature by purchasing first-rate wildlife paintings on offer online at Invaluable. Condition: Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommend asking for a shipping quote before bidding. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.