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David Shepherd (1931 – 2017)
Twenty Five Thirsty Elephants (1977)
oil on canvas
26 × 52 inches
signed and dated lower right

VERSO
Label, The Tryon Gallery, London, UK

According to the artist, “To me, the elephant is a highly intelligent animal, probably more so than most of us, but we know so little about him. I hope in a way that we never solve many of the mysteries about elephant behavior. There is a mystical quality about elephants and I would prefer to leave it like that.”

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David Shepherd

1931 – 2017

Twenty Five Thirsty Elephants (1977)
oil on canvas
26 × 52 inches
signed and dated lower right
Sold at Auction: $22,100
Condition ReportSurface condition is excellent. No signs of restoration.

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