American, 1883-1969 The Eagle Hunter Signed Jas. L. Clark., dated 42, and stamped Roman Bronze Works at base Bronze with a brown patina Height 15 7/8 inches Light wear to the patina.
James Lippitt Clark (Am. 1883-1969), patinated bronze sculpture of Galapagos Penguin, signed and dated "Jas L.Clark/1932" and "CBW" (Cellini Bronze Works) along the edge of the base, executed in 1932. 9 1/2" high 7" wide, 5 1/2" deep. Provenance: Conner-Rozenkrantz, LLC NYC; sticker on base.
James Lippitt Clark (1883-1969) Cast Bronze American Bison Plaque, etched signature lower left "Jas. L. Clark", with inscription on reverse and numbered 277/300, with wooden plinth stand. Height 5.75 in. Width 4.25 in.
James Lippitt Clark (American, 1883-1969) Kodiak, 1956 bronze signed Jas. L. Clark, titled, dated and bearing Roman Bronze Works foundry mark (base) height 12 x width 5 1/2 x depth 5 1/2 inches
FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF JOHN KINGSLEY-HEATH A SMALL COLLECTION OF ITEMS RELATED TO JAMES LIPPITT CLARK AND RUSSELL B. AITKEN, The first a miniature bronze Cape buffalo skull and horns by James Lippitt Clark (1883-1957), measuring 5 3/4in. at the widest point horn to horn and standing 1 7/8in. in height, the underside of the left horn signed 'J.L. CLARK', previously sold at Christies as Lot 141 in their single owner 'THE RUSSELL B. AITKEN COLLECTION OF SCULPTURE AND WILDLIFE', 3rd April 2003, the provenance listing the sculpture as having been acquired by Aitken directly from the artist The second a signed first edition of 'TRIALS OF THE HUNTED' BY J.L. CLARK, with forty-seven plates, Chatto & Windus, 97 & 99 St. Martin's Lane, London, 1929, the first fly leaf with a gummed note with the seal of His Highness the Raja of Sangli S.M.C., with a dedication 'Col. R.F Macnabb from 'Cabatwardham' dated 1933, the second flyleaf with a personal dedication dated Oct.23-1951, reading 'To my very good friend "Russ" with much esteem and regards. From James L Clark' The third a first edition copy of 'Great Game Animals of the World' by Russell Barnett Aitken, F.R.G.S., Barrie & Rockliffe The Cresset Press, 1969', with a Christmas card from Irene and Russell Aitken to Mr Kingsley-Heath Provenance: James Lippitt Clark, b. Nov. 18 1883, d. Mar 16 1969 was an adventurer, explorer and hunter with a close association to New York's American Museum of Natural History. Throughout his career, wildlife art and sculpture featured heavily in his life and he was an integral part of the new generation of taxidermists, utilising life size clay models over which the skins were applied (previously sewn up animal skins were simply stuffed with rags). Theodore Roosevelt was one of his most laudatory clients, in one letter citing an example of his work as being one of 'the best mounted heads I have ever seen'. Russell B. Aitken, b. Jan. 20 1910, d. 2002) was an artist, hunter and adventure writer. He served as Major in the U.S.A.A.F. during the Second World War and was stationed for the most part at Luke Field, Arizona and then Yuma Army Airfield as a gunnery specialist. He personally trained over 32,000 pilots and gunners in the area of marksmanship and was also a member of the Army Air Force skeet team where for a time, he held the world record of 742 straight rounds. In 1949 he was "High Gun" meaning he was the best skeet shooter in the United States. He was a regular on the Live Pigeon circuit, winning numerous prestigious titles. He was a keen hunter, travelling five continents in pursuit of game, with a number of record trophies featuring in Rowland Ward's records. An avid conservationist, he was an early and generous benefactor of the World Wildlife Fund and also The National Audobon Society (one of the oldest conservation organizations in the world). A celebrated ceramic sculptor and enamellist, he had his own studio in Cleveland before moving to New York, known to collectors and dealers alike and his work can be found in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His mural for the 1939 World's Fair was the largest decorative mural ever fired in vitreous enamel and now resides at the Metropolitan Museum. Having also studied for a degree in journalism, between 1948 and 1952 he was an associate editor of Field & Stream, personally contributing over 300 articles to it and other publications. John Kingsley-Heath was one of the last great professional white hunters to have enjoyed the fruits of Africa while much of that continent was still uncharted. He led a remarkably colourful life, seemingly undiluted by the tedious minutiae of day-to-day living, and had been, in his own words, "shot-up, blown-up and eaten-up" in turn by various adversaries, human and otherwise. John was born 1926 in Palestine to Col. A.J. Kingsley-Heath O.B.E. a former Commissioner of Police and Attorney-General of Kenya. He was schooled in England, firstly at Monkton Coombe near Bath. With his schooling finished, he sat and passed the Regular Commission board and joined the Welsh Guards aged eighteen. He saw active service in two theatres of the war, namely France (where he was "shot-up") and Palestine (where he was "blown-up" by a landmine) and had attained the rank of Captain by the end of hostilities. He came home but remained a serving officer when he went up to Trinity College where he read History and Law. Always a keen sportsman, he was a Hockey Blue for the University and was later capped for England. He also loved his rugby and turned out for Blackheath regularly. It was after he came down from Cambridge that his adventures in Africa began. He was seconded to the Colonial Service with the rank of Major, first in Tanzania and then with the East African High Commission in Kenya. He travelled widely through these and neighbouring countries which only served to further whet his appetite for adventure. This appetite, coupled with his knowledge of firearms and local languages set the path for the next three decades; that of an expert outfitter, conservationist and professional hunter. It was fortunate that John's talents were so well honed to the demands of Africa. The post-war decades were a difficult time for Great Britain as she divested herself of many colonial obligations, both from pressure and design. John struck-up a firm friendship with Syd Downey and in 1956 he became a director and shareholder of Ker & Downey, in the company of Syd Downey, Donald Ker, Jack Block and Eric Rundgren. He was responsible for opening the company's offices in Tanzania and made a formal survey of the wildlife potentials of Bechuanaland and Mozambique. In tandem to this, in the early 1950s, he also farmed in partnership with 2,000 acres on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro where he reared beef cattle and grew wheat. In 1964 tourist and farming enterprises were nationalised in Tanzania and John joined forces with Lionel Palmer at Safari South Pty. Ltd. in Botswana. Safari South quickly became the largest company of its type in Southern Africa and played a major role in the development of tourism. John was appointed both an Hon. National Park Warden and Game Warden in several countries. With such a vast area to oversee, John's abilities as a pilot were terribly important and he flew over 5,000 hours, often solo and over uncharted bush with little likelihood of assistance if he'd had to set down in an emergency. His reputation as a safari consultant and P.H. was beyond reproach and he accompanied many well-known people over five decades. In addition he acted as a consultant and was responsible for wildlife management on the films 'Hatari' starring John Wayne, and 'Sammy Going South' with Edward G. Robinson. John put his knowledge, thoughts and experiences into writing and published 'Hunting the Dangerous Game of Africa' in 1998. The entire production run sold very quickly and the book now commands high prices on the specialist book market. John and Sue Kingsley-Heath decided to leave Africa in 1978 to educate their three boys in England. John turned his efforts back to farming and he played a major role in bringing the Texel breed of sheep into this country to bolster and improve the national flock. With the support of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, he also formed a Cornish Lamb Consortium that fought fiercely against the price-fixing and domination of the supermarkets. With one foot still firmly in Africa, he was asked to return in 1992 and was appointed Chief Park Warden of the Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda, and later the Assistant Director of National Parks. These were the icing on the cake for a man who was hugely respected as a conservationist, professional hunter and bon viveur of note. His store of gripping tales kept his friends enthralled and these quite often featured John K-H as the subject, either being mauled by a lion ("eaten up") or picked up and thrown with huge force by an elephant. The very real danger often came from other humans though, and John had several scrapes with horribly corrupt officials who sought only to abuse their positions. Even as an octogenarian, John continued to host photographic safaris, usually in the company of his wife Sue and sons Hugh and Nigel. Other Notes: Lt.-Col Rawdon James Macnabb, b. 7th Feb 1883, d. 21 March 1935, educated at Eton and Sandhurst, served in France and Palestine during the First World War and subsequently gained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Central India Horse. He was political agent to Jodhpur and Udaipur and Agent to the Governor General of Central India between 1933 and 1935
James Lippitt Clark (American, 1883-1969), African Black Rhino with Tick Birds (also known as The Battleship of the Plains), bronze with brown applied patina, signed and dated in the base Jas. L. Clark. SC / 1912. Additional high-resolution photos are available at qa.lelandlittle.net
James Lippitt Clark (American, 1883-1969), African Black Rhino with Tick Birds (also known as The Battleship of the Plains), bronze with brown applied patina, signed and dated in the base Jas. L. Clark. SC / 1912. Additional high-resolution photos are available at qa.lelandlittle.net
Silvered bronze, 1929, signed 'Jas L. Clark' and dated lower right, on a black composite base. 14 x 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (with base). Note: This sculpture was awarded the Speyer Memorial prize for the best animal sculpture in the 105th Annual Exhibition of the National Academy of Design, New York, 1930. The Estate of Richard P. Mellon, Ligonier, Pennsylvania
James L. Clark (American, 1883-1969), "Ibex of the Tien Shan Mountains", bronze figure, Explorer's Club Limited Edition, mounted on wooden base affixed with metal placard label, 13.75"h x 9"w x 5.75"d (total)
Clark, James Lippitt (American 1883 - 1969), The Pronghorn, cast bronze, signed and copyrighted along base, cast by Griffoul, Newark N. J. along reverse edge, 10.75 x 9 inches.
James Lippitt Clark Ram on Rocky Crest bronze 9 h × 7 w in (23 × 18 cm) Incised signature and foundry mark to base 'Jas L Clark Roman Bronze Works'. condition: Good overall condition with no wear to patina.
James L. Clarke (1883-1957) large bronze titled 'Grizzly Bear' . Numbered '5/20' on base. Special Millennium Edition for Boone and Crockett, 23" x 17" x 10" bronze. Inscribed: Special Millennium Edition, 5/20, J.L. Clarke. Excellent condition with no damage or repairs. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Outside shipper required for this item.
Artist: James Lippitt Clark | 1883-1969 | Bison Head Title: Bison Head Inscribed: l/r Jas L Clark Medium: Bronze Dimensions: 6 by 4 1/2 inches no reserve
(also known as The Battleship of the Plains), bronze with brown applied patina, signed and dated in the base Jas. L. Clark. SC / 1912. 28.75 x 39 x 18.5 in. An imposing cast of this monumental bronze greets visitors entering the front hall of Sagamore Hill, Theodore Roosevelt's "Summer White House" in Oyster Bay, New York. Legend has it that Mr. Roosevelt habitually used the rhino's protruding horn as a hat rack. The National Park Service, however, claims that First Lady Edith Roosevelt would deposit her hat on the horn. Perhaps, like most other parking places, the sculpture was used on a first come basis by all parties in the household. In addition to the Sagamore Hill example, bronze castings of the rhinoceros reside in the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson Hole, Wyoming and at the Explorers Club, New York City. The sculptor, James L. Clark, applied abundant artistic talent and mechanical aptitude to training received at the Rhode Island School of Design, the Gorham Silver Company, and the American Museum of Natural History. His dedication to excellence brought about the creation of a bronze so vigorous that Theodore Roosevelt chose it as the focal point of his home. A wildlife artist's skill could receive no finer testimonial for the ages. See Christie's Sporting And Wildlife Art Including The Collection Of Doug And Ellen Miller, November 28, 2007, sale 1910, lot 138. From the Collection of Mr. Guy Coheleach J. N. Bartfield Galleries, New York, NY The Estate of Mr. George Brumley III, Chapel Hill, NC From the Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Carr, Durham, NC
bronze with brown applied patina, signed and dated in the base Jas. L. Clark. / 1913, with foundry mark Roman Bronze Works Inc. 25 3/8 x 32 x 15.5 in. James L. Clark initially trained at the Rhode Island School of Design and the Gorham Silver Company. In 1902 he joined the staff of the American Museum of Natural History, there learning the art of taxidermy from the innovative Carl Akeley. Traveling worldwide in search of specimens as early as 1908, Clark was exposed to all forms of exotic wildlife first-hand. Realistic sculptures such as the African Cape Buffalo were the result of Clark's extensive field and studio experience. Casts of this work reside in the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, Wyoming and in the Explorers Club, New York City. In 1917 the African Big Game Club of America presented an African Cape Buffalo bronze to the Nairobi Club of Kenya in honor of Captain Frederick Courtney Selous, a friend of fellow outdoorsman Theodore Roosevelt. Examples of this work entering the market are typically much smaller copies, however another extremely rare, full-size African Cape Buffalo was sold by Christies in 2007. See Christie's Sporting And Wildlife Art Including The Collection Of Doug And Ellen Miller, November 28, 2007, sale 1910, lot 139. From the Collection of Mr. Guy Coheleach J. N. Bartfield Galleries, New York, NY The Estate of Mr. George Brumley III, Chapel Hill, NC From the Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Carr, Durham, NC
Standing Bear, 1931, painted plaster figure. Height 21 1/2 inches. Notice to bidders: Condition reports and additional photographs are provided by request as a courtesy to our clients, as such any condition report is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. Capo Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold 'As Is' and in accordance with the conditions of sale.
James Lippitt Clark American, 1883-1969 Ram Signed Jas. L. Clark and dated '39 on the base; marked Roman Bronze Wks. Inc. on the back of the base Bronze with dark brown patina 10 1/8 x 9 x 3 1/2 inches C
A PATINATED-BRONZE FIGURE OF AN AFRICAN RHINOCEROUS, JAMES LIPPITT CLARK (AMERICAN, 1883-1957), CIRCA 1908, SIGNED 'J.L. CLARK' AND INSCRIBED 'KUNST FOUNRDY NY' 3½in. (8.8cm.) high, 2in. (5cm.) wide, 2in. (5cm.) deep
A PATINATED-BRONZE FIGURE OF AN AFRICAN RHINOCEROUS, JAMES LIPPITT CLARK (AMERICAN, 1883-1957), CIRCA 1908, SIGNED 'J.L. CLARK' AND INSCRIBED 'KUNST FOUNRDY NY' 3½in. (8.8cm.) high, 2in. (5cm.) wide, 2in. (5cm.) deep
James Lippett Clark (American, 1883-1957) Cape buffalo signed 'JAS L. CLARK/7914' (on the base) bronze, with reddish-brown patina height: 7¼ in. (18.5 cm.); width: 8½ in. (21 cm.)
By James L. Clark Studio. James Lippitt Clark (1883 ?1957) was an animal sculptor and explorer who completed his studies at the Rhode Island School of Design. While working as a designer for the Gorham Silver Company, where many of his earliest bronzes had been cast, he was asked to mount specimens in the American Museum of Natural History in New York. He later became Director of Taxidermy remaining there until his retirement in 1949. A big game hunter himself, he was responsible for the majority of famous game dioramas at the Museum, the backgrounds for some of which were painted by noted artists such as Carl Rungius. A keen observer of wildlife, not merely content to visit zoos as most of his artist contemporaries, he visited the West in 1906, Europe and Africa in 1908 and he was the co-leader of the McDonnell-Clark Wyoming expedition in 1937 in addition to Asiatic and African expeditions from 1926 to 1948. An author and lecturer on animals he wrote a book entitled ?Exploring and Studying Wild Game in America? and he also has his own private taxidermy studio catering to wealthy sportsmen. In the Victorian tradition of natural curios and trophies mounted as functional household items this taxidermy foot of a rhino is fashioned as a humidor. Fitted with a hammered copper collar, lining and cover, it contains a removable glass liner for storage of cigars and a copper lid to the interior. The bronze finial designed in the form of a rhino is signed "J.L. CLARK" and "COPYRIGHT 13" Length of bronze rhino finial: 3 ¼?. Height overall: 10 ½ in.
James Lippitt Clark (American, 1883-1957) Rhinoceros, 1927; Bronze; Signed and dated "JAS L CLARK, SC / (c)27" with foundry mark "ROMAN BRONZE WORKS INC"; 7 3/8" high; Foundry: Roman Bronze Works, New York; NOTE: For the Museum of Natural History
James Lippitt Clark (American, 1883-1957) Reclining Doe, 1902; Bronze; Signed and dated "COPYRIGHT (C) JASLCLARK.02." with foundry mark "CELLINI BRONZE WORKS, N.Y."; 3 7/8" high; Foundry: Cellini Bronze Works, New York
Cape Buffalo Skull signed under the right horn "J. L. Clark" (James Lippitt, 1883-1969, N.Y., N.Y.) (Sign for copyright) 1925. Illustrated in Clark's catalogue.
Kodiak inscribed 'Kodiak Jas. L. Clark Sc. (c) 1956' and stamped 'Roman Bronze Works Inc. N.Y.' (along the base) bronze with brown patina 12 in. (30.5 cm.) high PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist, 1960s. EXHIBITION New York, National Academy of Design, 1957.
