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 Louisiana Herron and Green Wing Teal. Each pencil numbered, remarqued, and signed in the margin. Sight from 37.5”h x 27”w to 4”h x 37.5”w Provenance: Property from the Contents of Ellistan, Somerset Hills, NJ From sight 30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.9 cm.), to 40 x 31 1/2 in. (101.6 x 80 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: Not examined out of frame. Light struck and some fading of colors due to exposure to sunlight. No visible tears, repairs or creasing. Each signed in pencil and with hand drawing. Each numbered 71/750. Minor scattered losses to gilding on frames. Otherwise, good condition.  Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition.  PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER’S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%.  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.