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§ Sir Peter Markham Scott, CH, CBE, FRS (British, 1909-1989) Shelducklings and Sheldgoslings, 1953; an original illustration for "Waterfowl of the World" signed and dated lower left "Peter Scott 1953" oil on canvas 74 x 62cm (29 x 24in) Exhibited: London, The Sladmore Gallery, "Bird Artists of Today Ex. 32", 1st March - 15th March 1972; Lavenham, The Wildlife Art Gallery, "Sir Peter Scott - The Studio Exhibition", October 1996, no. 33 Literature: Jean Théodore Delacour, 'Waterfowl of the World', vol. 1, London: Country Life, 1954, plate XV, p. 273Oil on canvas which is unlined. A small bump to the canvas above the signature. The canvas tension is slightly slack but overall the painting and frame are in a good condition. Little chip to the top of the frame.  

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