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Craig Bone (Zimbabwean, b.1955)
Estimate:
€800 - €1,000
Sold
€1,300
Live Auction
Irish & International Art
Size
18 by 24in. (45.7 by 61cm)
Description
Title: SAFARI SCENE WITH ELEPHANTS, 1989
Note: Born in 1955 in Salisbury (now Harare), Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Craig Bone's earlist artistic inclinations were evidenced by cartoon drawings of his grade school teachers. Craig studied graphic design at Natal University in South Africa before returning to his homeland to begin a military career in 1977. While a member of Rhodesia's Light Infantry, Craig painted vivid scenes of combat. A severe war injury forced his retirement and resulted in a decision to pursue painting full time.Inspired by a trip into the Zambezi Valley bushveld, Craig began to paint African wildlife in their native habitat, in his signature style of meticulous realism. He presently resides in Florida.
Note: Born in 1955 in Salisbury (now Harare), Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Craig Bone's earlist artistic inclinations were evidenced by cartoon drawings of his grade school teachers. Craig studied graphic design at Natal University in South Africa before returning to his homeland to begin a military career in 1977. While a member of Rhodesia's Light Infantry, Craig painted vivid scenes of combat. A severe war injury forced his retirement and resulted in a decision to pursue painting full time.Inspired by a trip into the Zambezi Valley bushveld, Craig began to paint African wildlife in their native habitat, in his signature style of meticulous realism. He presently resides in Florida.
Medium
oil on canvas
Signature
signed and dated lower right
