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William Timym (1901-1990) Warthog and young; and Studies of Warthog
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William Timym (1901-1990) Warthog and young; and Studies of Warthog

Fermé23 May 2014

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William Timym (1901-1990)
Warthog and young; and Studies of Warthog
both signed 'William Timym' (lower right)
white and black chalks on grey-buff paper
18.7/8 x 22.7/8 in. (48.2 x 58.2 cm.)

(1) with The Moorland Gallery, London as 'Warthog and Young'.
Acquired by Alexander Charles Robert Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 9th
Marquess of Londonderry (1937-2012).

Note du spécialiste

Timym grew up in Vienna, moving to England in 1938 due to the Nazi occupation of Austria. An artist, illustrator and sculptor he was known for his Bleep and Booster cartoons for the BBC’s Blue Peter, and his wildlife sculptures.