Lot 1034: WILLIAM TIMYM, MBE (1902-1990) MAQUETTE FOR GUY

WILLIAM TIMYM, MBE (1902-1990) MAQUETTE FOR GUY THE GORILLA (1947-1978) 1982 plaster, signed with monogram, 38cm h, including plaster plinth Timym's bronze sculpture of Guy the Gorilla at Barclay Court, London Zoo was unveiled on 10 November 1982. One of the Zoo's most famous inhabitants, Guy, was named after Guy Fawkes because he arrived at London Zoo on 5 November 1947. Long associated with London Zoo, Timym was born in Vienna and MOVED TO England in 1938. Mainly a sculptor of animals, he also executed many portraits of distinguished sitters of the mid century as well as illustrating the long running television cartoon series 'Bongo the Boxer' and 'Bleep and Booster'.