22nd Nov, 2024 10:00
FORMER BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS - THE AUCTION - LIVE BROADCASTCLOSED
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FORMER BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS - WOW! GORILLAS - RAFIKI - ORIGINAL TRAIL STATUE
Former Bristol Zoo Gardens - WOW! Gorillas - (2011 Art Trail) - Rafiki (No.62) - an original full scale statue from the 2011 art trail that took place over the summer of 2011 in Bristol. This statue was a surprise 'final' addition to the trail, being Gorilla No.62 named 'Rafiki' and was displayed in London during the trail. It was then kept and displayed at Bristol Zoo Gardens for the years thereafter. Fibreglass construction, hand painted. Generally in excellent condition, some wear, fading and scuffing from display over the years. Retains metal mounting brackets to the legs. Measures approx: H165cm x W80cm x L150cm. WOW! Gorillas was an art trail organised by Bristol Zoo in 2011 to celebrate the Zoo's 175th Birthday and to raise awareness for conservation. The trail saw 61 gorilla statues placed around Bristol, each decorated by a different artist. The Gorilla statues were based on Alfred, the famous Bristol Zoo gorilla.
Sold for £3,400
Auction: FORMER BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS - THE AUCTION - LIVE BROADCASTCLOSED, 22nd Nov, 2024
Former Bristol Zoo Gardens - The Auction
300 specially selected lots from the former Bristol Zoo Gardens, in Clifton. Including antique signage, vintage posters, contemporary enclosure signs, souvenirs, sculptures and several unique pieces.
(FOR THE ZOO BENCH AUCTION - VIEW HERE)
Proceeds from this auction will help care for the animals at Bristol Zoo Project or support critical conservation work around the world. (The Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Ltd is a registered charity, No.1104986)
This is an online-only 'Live Broadcast Auction' - at 10am on 22nd November the live stream will start, showing an auctioneer conducting the sale. You can leave bids at any point whilst the catalogue is live, or login on the day to bid live during the stream. Telephone and absentee bids are also accepted (some restrictions apply).
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UKSmall packet(single small item eg: a medal) = £16.99+VAT
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