1928- The Statue; mixed media on paper, signed with initials and dated Desmond Morris, British b. He then went on to do post-doctoral research at Oxford until, in 1956, he left to take up the post of Head of the TV and Film Unit at London Zoo. Est. And we are both so fascinated by it that we keep asking questions, and we never stop looking for new answers. He then went on to do post-doctoral research at Oxford until, in 1956, he left to take up the post of Head of the TV and Film Unit at London Zoo. | $7,178 - 14,357 He is a night animal; he works lateinto the night and sleepsuntil noon. We notify you each time your favorite artists feature in an exhibition, auction or the press, Access detailed sales records for over 500,000 artists, and more than two decades of past auction results, British There he began to make TV programmes about animals and, later on, about human behaviour. He was educated at Dauntsey's School, a boarding school in Wiltshire. In 1946, he joined the British Army for two years of national service, becoming a lecturer in fine arts at the Chiseldon Army College. At his teenage home there was a reinforced metal cage under the kitchen table, where he knew to shelter when bombs threatened. Desmond Morris held his first solo art exhibition in 1948, now at the age of 92 he is still actively painting and writing.
Brunnenwiesen 34D Nor did I. $3,465 - 5,329 1928- The Occupants of the Hill III, 2009;oil, inks and watercolour on Brando (Marlon) and Robert Lindsey. And if you have a fascination for this small planet..it will keep you going., I did my first painting as the bombs were dropping in World War II To distinguish a good offer from a bad one, you should first inform yourself extensively in our price database with many realised prices. - Oct 01,2022, Global snapshot, top performers and top lots, Charts on artist trends and performance over time, ready to export, Get your artworks appraised online in 72 hours or less by experienced IFAA accredited professionals. 1928) Blind watchmaker Desmond Morris (BRITISH, b. Desmond Morris (b. Although primarily a painter, Morris also wrote and directed two surrealist films and organised an exhibition of paintings by chimpanzees at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (I.C.A.) The work included creating programmes for film and television on animal behaviour and other zoology topics. He has held 60 solo exhibitions of his paintings and 11 books have been written about his art.
The Monarch +44 (0)131 624 6200 So why are we still here? Morris: Get the best price for your artwork or collection. 2005/2017, ; 7 by 14in Desmond Morris B.1928 THE ANTAGONIST signed with initials and dated 68; also signed, titled and Desmond Morris B.1928 THE PERENNIAL DISCOVERY signed with initials and dated 73 oil on canvas 30.5 Desmond Morris B.1928 THE PLAYGROUND OF POWER oil on canvas 17 by 35cm. Desmond Morris (b.
11.75 x 8.25 inches, Desmond Morris in the Sunday Telegraph, Sunday 12 April 2020, Short Film Introduction to the Exhibition at Beaux Arts London. View upcoming auction estimates and receive personalized email alerts for the artists you follow. The Protagonists I, 2001, Coloured Inks on tinted paper, 11.5 x 8 inches, SOLD - Desmond Morris, 1928) The (Modern & Post-War British Art, 22nd April 2021) DESMOND MORRIS (B. watercolour on marbled paper, initialled and dated at lower left, signed Desmond Morris (b.1928) 'CELL-HEAD XVIII' Signed with monogram and dated '61 l.l., oil on paper 39 x Desmond Morris, British b. Details 2019, Oil on Wood panel 7 x 18 inches, SOLD - Desmond Morris, Plankton Parade, Tripodia, 2017, Oil on Canvas, 19.7 x 19.7 inches (50 x 50 cm), SOLD - Desmond Morris, He has produced over 3300 paintingsover the past 70 years. 1928) The Warrior, 1950 mixed media initialed DM and dated (lower * Desmond Morris (British, b. from 1967-8. In 1950 he held a surrealist art exhibition with Joan Mir at the London Gallery. Jul 29, 2022, Upcoming exhibitions at your preferred locations, Museum Ludwig, Cologne The Visitor 1928- Official in Crisis; oil, inks and watercolour on paper, signed with Desmond Morris, British b. When asked to check his archives recently, he was surprisedby the figures. in 1957. You will then receive an email every time a new lot by Desmond Morris comes up at auction.
Desmond Morris held his first solo art exhibition in 1948, now at the age of 92 he is still actively painting and writing. 1928- Proud Figure; oil, inks and watercolour on paper, signed with Desmond Morris, British b.1928 - Proud Figure; oil, inks and watercolour on paper, signed with Desmond Morris, British b. As a nocturnal animal he works late into the night and sleeps until noon. When I was about 7, I went into the attic and foundmy grandfathers microscope. LotSearch 1928), surrealist portrait, signed and dated 2007, pen and ink, 21 x DESMOND MORRIS (B. Ink and Watercolour on paper, He found that he hasheld 60 solo exhibitions of his paintings and 11 books have been written about his art. produced over 3300 paintings over the past 70 years. 2001, 11.75 x 8.25 inches, SOLD - Desmond Morris,
11.75 x 8.25 inches, SOLD - Desmond Morris,
Previous Solo Exhibition: Desmond Morris in the 21st Century, I did my first painting as the bombs were dropping in World War II, 14 October Extended until 5 February 2021, I did my first painting as the bombs were dropping in WWII Desmond Morris. The book sold well enough for Morris to move to Malta in 1968 to write a sequel and other books. Overall, 215 lots by Desmond Morris are in our price database - 87 with result prices. The Forgotten Friend, 2008/2019, Ink and Watercolour on Paper, 11.75 x 8.25 inches, SOLD - Desmond Morris, The Fallen, 2019, Mixed Media, 11.7 x 16.5 inches, SOLD - Desmond Morris, The Stewards, 2005/2017, Ink and Watercolour on paper, 11.75 x 8.25 inches, SOLD - Desmond Morris, The Guests II, In comparison to his zoological work, of which Morris described that he was a slave to the actual, painting allowed him freedom and creativity.
Known for his best-selling books TheNakedApeThe Human Zoo and Manwatching. Numerous key galleries and museums such as Osborne Samuel Gallery have featured Desmond Morris's work in the past.Desmond Morris's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from 278 USD to 65,153 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork.
Desmond Morris (Purton b. 2001, Coloured Inks on tinted paper 11.5 x 8 inches, SOLD - Desmond Morris, Growing up during WWII, Morris is no stranger to adverse conditions. Desmond John Morris (born 24 January 1928) is an English zoologist, ethologist and surrealist painter, as well as a popular author in human sociobiology. Morris's books include The Naked Ape: A Zoologist's Study of the Human Animal, published in 1967. In 1933, the Morrises moved to Swindon where Desmond developed an interest in natural history and writing. DESMOND MORRIS (B.1928) He hosted Granada TV's weekly Zoo Time programme until 1959. He has.
I dont know Attenborough replied signed twice with monogram and dated '48' (lower Desmond Morris (Purton b. However,Desmond Morrisfirst interesthas always beenart. Statue signed with monogram, titled and dated 'Statue/73.' You can get an overview of the art market for works by Desmond Morris with our market and price analyses. 1928) Asan academic zoologist, he published 48 scientific papers. Family, 2019, Mixed Media, 11.7 x 16.5 inches, SOLD - Desmond Morris, [emailprotected]. I didnt want to smash windows, but I was pretty angry about the war.. - Jul 31,2022, Pace Los Angeles 2005/2017, In 1950, Desmond Morris wrote and directed two surrealist films, Time Flower and The Butterfly and the Pin. Since 2004 the record price for this artist at auction is 65,153 USD for The Courtship, sold at Christie's Online in 2021. 2002/2017 ; 9 by Desmond Morris (British b.1928) Keeper of Unwanted Secrets Mixed media Signed with initials and Desmond Morris (British b.1928)Keeper of Unwanted SecretsMixed mediaSigned with initials and dated * Desmond Morris (British, b. 1928) Entry to a Landscape signed with initials and dated 'M./47' (lower left Desmond Morris (b. Jul 28, 2022, Sotheby's Hong Kong
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11.75 x 8.25 inches, SOLD - Desmond Morris, 2018, Because, Attenborough said eventually, we are fascinated by this planet that we live on.
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When asked to check his archives recently, he was surprised by the figures. Coloured Inks on tinted paper, 11.5 x 8 inches, SOLD - Desmond Morris, The Oligarch, Morris gained an international reputation as an author, broadcaster and zoologist. When he turned to popular writing, he produced 360 articles in magazines and newspapers. In 1964 he delivered the Royal Institution Christmas Lecture on Animal Behaviour. 1928) The Courtship signed with the artists monogram and dated M 48 (lower (Modern & Post-War British Art | Live Online, 3rd December 2020) DESMOND MORRIS (B. The Harbinger, 2016, Mixed Media on paper, 16.25 x 11.5 inches, SOLD -Desmond Morris, Night Games I, Aug 19, 2022, Swann Auction Galleries +49 (0)711 - 336 12 68 Also, his TV programmes about animaland human behaviour. hAdY$NK6AE$)([3owsH,,lP?H[Qcg~A^,n?e[nDz2,?"emF"QcH! 1928) He says it is because he has been using both sides of his brain all his life;the scientificand the artistic. Est. Today, most of his paintings are in private collections but he also has works in public galleries and art museums in England, Scotland, Holland, Italy, Israel and the United States. The Neighbours I, 2019, Oil on Wood panel, 7 x 10.7 inches, SOLD - Desmond Morris, The Applicants, This is where he completed his first ever painting. 1928) - exuberant figure, 1988. Desmond Morris held his first solo art exhibition in 1948, now at the age of 92 he is still actively painting and writing.
The Strangers II, 2020, Oil on Wood panel, 10.6 x 13.8 inches, SOLD - Desmond Morris, Neighbours, 1988 Total Sold Value $1,553,754 /Rttm%fH~ }iw:w e6)EIgf"{lf||U7$8GzR'F5'_)F]TH_rGetd|lF hV23dp",5g;p~Y7U?K Z;;d However, he also gained recognition as a surrealist artist. He has presented over 700 television programmes and has given over 470 television interviews. The full text of the article is here , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Morris. Ink and Watercolour on paper, He moved to London in 1956, studying the picture-making abilities of apes. He held many other exhibitions in later years. Mixed Media on paper 1928)
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