David Shepherd is one of the finest wildlife painters of his generation. Also an outspoken conservationist, he is best known for pictures of the African savannah and the large mammals who inhabit it. His impressive, highly detailed animal portraits display exceptional draughtsmanship and atmosphere and he is deservedly much sought after by collectors.
David Shepherd CBE (1931-2017)
THE WATERING HOLE, GIRAFFES
Signed and dated '-David Shepherd-63' l.r., oil on canvas
35.5 x 45.7cm
*detail
Estimate £6,000-8,000
David Shepherd CBE (1931-2017)
ARABIAN ORYX
Signed 'David Shepherd' l.l., oil on canvas
40.6 x 73cm
*detail
Estimate £20,000-30,000
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Jane Oakley
Paintings
With 20 years auction experience, Jane comes to us from Sotheby's where she was a director in the British Art Post 1850 Department and head of Scottish Art. She has a broad knowledge of British and Continental paintings and was previously head of the Victorian, Pre-Raphaelite and British Impressionist, Maritime and Sporting Art departments at Christie's.
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