JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 11 July 2023 - 10:00 AM start

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Rick Lewis (M.B.E. A.R.A) bronze sculpture of two pheasants,

Realised: $1,700 plus premium

Lot Details

finely modelled with one in flight supported on the back of the other, with naturalistic twig, branch and rocky base. Impressed signature and numbered 9/250. H.330mm. Note: Lewis was born in Ireland, becoming a professional soccer player - playing for Birmingham City and Oxford United. In 1961 Rick joined Royal Worcester and met Harry Davis, who discovered Rick's true talents. He founded Hereford Fine China and was based in the Waikato, c.1970's-1990's. During his esteemed career, in New Zealand, Rick sculpted a kingfisher for Lady Diana and Prince Charles which was presented to them during their state visit to the country in 1983. He was also commissioned to create works as state gifts for many world leaders including President George Bush, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the King of Malaysia. He was also called upon to commemorate in bronze the achievements of Mark Todd, New Zealand’s double Olympic gold medallist.