Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Owl Themed


A Collection of Owl Themed Artworks and Carved Wooden Figures Including a Signed Raymond Watson Print - A collection of owl themed artworks and carved wooden figures including a signed collotype print by Raymond Watson. The centerpiece is a large framed print titled The Tawny Owl, depicting two owls perched on a birch branch. The lower right margin features a handwritten pencil signature reading Raymond Watson '86 and a small pencil sketch of an owl eye remarque. The print is housed in a dark wooden frame with a red and cream double mount. The reverse of the frame bears a white adhesive label titled Certificate of Authenticity THE TAWNY OWL by Raymond Watson from The Franklin Gallery, which carries a printed signature for A. William Johnston, Vice President, Collector Relations. The collection further comprises two carved wooden owl figures. The first is a stylised figure carved from a polished reddish-toned wood log, featuring its natural bark at the base. The second is a darker wood figure with incised feather detailing and inset black eyes. Additionally, there is an unframed print depicting a stylised owl with a faceted body, mounted on a grey paper board.