David Shepherd (British, b. 1931)

Old Chap - portrait of a lion

Details

David Shepherd (British, b. 1931)
Old Chap - portrait of a lion
signed and dated '-David Shepherd-71' (lower right) and signed and dated 'DAVID SHEPHERD 1971' (on the stretcher)
oil on canvas
29 x 44 in. (73.7 x 111.8 cm.)
Painted in 1971.

Provenance

Purchased from the artist by the present owner in 1971.

Lot Essay

In private correspondence from the artist to the present owner, David Shepherd wrote, 'I am thrilled that you like the painting - I personally feel that it is one of the best lion paintings I have ever painted'.

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