▲ Guy Taplin (British, b.1939) Scaup
▲ Guy Taplin (British, b.1939) Scaup carved and painted driftwood with glass eyes, signed 'GUY TAPLIN', inscribed with title and dated '1983' underneath (14cm wide, 9cm deep, 9cm high)
Condition Report:
Surface scuffs and abrasions with some small paint losses. There is a crack in the gesso at the base of the neck. Some further cracks appear to have been retouched at the base of the neck and at the front of the wing with the potential for flaking. There is a scratch above one eye. Wood appears sound. For further images please contact the department.
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▲ Guy Taplin (British, b.1939) Scaup carved and painted driftwood with glass eyes, signed 'GUY TAPLIN', inscribed with title and dated '1983' underneath (14cm wide, 9cm deep, 9cm high)
Condition Report:
Surface scuffs and abrasions with some small paint losses. There is a crack in the gesso at the base of the neck. Some further cracks appear to have been retouched at the base of the neck and at the front of the wing with the potential for flaking. There is a scratch above one eye. Wood appears sound. For further images please contact the department.
Buyer's Premium
30% up to
£20,000.00
28% up to
£500,000.00
23% above
£500,000.00