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Hooded Mergansers by Robert Gillmor.

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Start price: £400

Estimated price: £1,250 - £2,000

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This is an original linocut of Hooded Mergansers, signed in pencil by Robert Gillmor.

A vibrant limited edition linocut, being No.61 of 70, with the stylish flare of Gillmor, which is now much coveted. Robert Allen Fitzwilliam Gillmor, MBE (1936 – 2022) was a British ornithologist, artist, illustrator, author, and editor. He was a co-founder of the Society of Wildlife Artists (SWLA) and was its secretary, chairman and president. He contributed to over 100 books, most notably the New Naturalist series.

Also accompanied with a hand written letter on Reading Ornithological Club letterhead, dated 7th April 1971 to a fellow ornithologist.

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Size: 9in x 12.6in (23cm x 32cm.)

Condition: The print is in excellent condition on thick, high quality paper. Please inspect the image carefully