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Lot 147
BRYAN HOOK (BRITISH, 1856-1924)
Invaders"The puffins often contend with the rabbits for the possession of some of the burrows." Yarrell.
Closed15 July 2022
Price Realised
GBP 13,860
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Specialist note
Bryan Hook was James Clarke Hook's second son, and emulated his father's style. Lundy was a popular subject for Hook, and another example, Gathering eggs on the cliffs of Lundy, was sold in these Rooms on 12 March 2014, lot 101 for £12,500. Bryan Hook was a keen ornithologist and illustrated a number of books on birds.
We are grateful to Dr Juliet McMaster, granddaughter of Bryan Hook, for her assistance in preparing this catalogue entry.
We are grateful to Dr Juliet McMaster, granddaughter of Bryan Hook, for her assistance in preparing this catalogue entry.