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LOT 86
Gregory Percival (British 1964-), 'Endeavour', a bronze sculpture in tribute to Battle of Britain pilot Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum DFC,
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Lot 86
Gregory Percival (British 1964-), 'Endeavour', a bronze sculpture in tribute to Battle of Britain pilot Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum DFC,
Gregory Percival (British 1964-), 'Endeavour', a bronze sculpture in tribute to Battle of Britain pilot Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum DFC,
edition produced in 2016 by 'lost wax' process, from the artist's 'Knight of the Sky' sculpture series, depicting Wellum in the cockpit section of his MkIIa Spitfire in flight, the fuselage bearing his Squadron Code 'Q J', limited edition numbered 10 of 25 examples, measuring 30cm long, mounted to a bronze stem above a stepped slate display base, 40cm high overall.
Footnotes
Gregory Percival produced the original work specifically for the 'Fly to Help' charity event held at the RAF Club London 1st May 2013 where the first artists proof was auctioned for the charity. Geoffrey Wellum was the guest of honour.
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