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This picture shows the following artwork: Peter Beard. ”Tracking the Mt. Gorilla, Rwanda”. 1984.

Lot

1809

Peter Beard

New York 1938 – 2020 Montauk, New York

”Tracking the Mt. Gorilla, Rwanda”. 1984

Gelatin silver print with original drawings by Peter Beard in ink, 1998. Unique work. 33,7 × 22,7 cm (13 ¼ × 8 ⅞ in.).

Estimate:

EUR 12,000

- 18,000

Sold for:

12,065 EUR (incl. premium)

Timed Auctions 2025

Photography Online Only, 10 – 19 October 2025, Sunday, 19.10.2025

Information

Gelatin silver print with original drawings by Peter Beard in ink, 1998. Unique work. 33,7 × 22,7 cm (13 ¼ × 8 ⅞ in.). In the left edge of the image signed, dated, titled and annotated in black ink: "Tracking the Mt. Gorilla, Rwanda / Longing for Darkness / Peter Beard Box 47616 Nairobi Kenya E.A." as well as drawings in red and black ink. Stamp: "PETER BEARD STUDIO / Certification of Authenticity" on the reverse, therein signed, titled, dated and annotated: "the tracker + the tracked / 1984 / Rw" by Peter Beard in blue ballpoint pen. Numbered and inscribed in pencil by further hands. Frame dimensions: 52 x 41,5 x 4 cm. Framed

Condition Report: In very good condition. Satin finish heavy paper. Lower right corner with a short unobtrusive crease, approx. 1.5 cm long. Isolated very faint, barely perceptible pressure marks in the lower margin zone, partly due to handwriting on the reverse

Private Collection, Northern Germany (acquired at Galerie Paul Janssen, Grimaud)

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This picture shows the following artwork: Peter Beard. „1 year old mountain Gorilla. Rwanda before the genocide“. 1984.

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Estimate:

EUR 5,000

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This picture shows the following artwork: Peter Beard. Loliondo Lion Charge. 1964.

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Estimate:

EUR 2,500

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EUR 2,975

This picture shows the following artwork: Peter Beard. „Moite Bay, Lake Rudolf; hatching crocs“. 1965.

Lot

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„Moite Bay, Lake Rudolf; hatching crocs“. 1965

Estimate:

EUR 12,000

- 18,000

Sold for:

EUR 15,000

This picture shows the following artwork: Peter Beard. „I‘ll write whenever I can...“. 1965.

Lot

2023

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Estimate:

EUR 30,000

- 40,000

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Lot

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Estimate:

EUR 50,000

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Sold for:

EUR 62,500

This picture shows the following artwork: Peter Beard. "Andy Warhol for his Birthday“. 1975.

Lot

2049

"Andy Warhol for his Birthday“. 1975

Estimate:

EUR 20,000

- 25,000

Sold for:

EUR 25,000

This picture shows the following artwork: Peter Beard. „Cheetah Cubs at Natl Park Hdqtr Mweiga nr. Nyeri (Kenya)“. 1968.

Lot

2121

„Cheetah Cubs at Natl Park Hdqtr Mweiga nr. Nyeri (Kenya)“. 1968

Estimate:

EUR 20,000

- 30,000

Sold for:

EUR 53,680

This picture shows the following artwork: Peter Beard. „Kenya Elephant“. 1960.

Lot

2122

„Kenya Elephant“. 1960

Estimate:

EUR 30,000

- 40,000

Sold for:

EUR 37,820

This picture shows the following artwork: Peter Beard. „orphaned cheetah cubs @ natl. Park Hdqutrs. Mweiga nr. Nyeri, Kenya“. 1968.

Lot

2140

„orphaned cheetah cubs @ natl. Park Hdqutrs. Mweiga nr. Nyeri, Kenya“. 1968

Estimate:

EUR 30,000

- 50,000

Sold for:

EUR 43,750

This picture shows the following artwork: Peter Beard. „Tsavo North - athi TIVA lugga, Bull elephant (circa 150-160 lbs/side)“. 1965.

Lot

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„Tsavo North - athi TIVA lugga, Bull elephant (circa 150-160 lbs/side)“. 1965

Estimate:

EUR 8,000

- 10,000

Sold for:

EUR 75,640

Lot

2163

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Estimate:

EUR 6,000

- 8,000

Sold for:

EUR 7,500

This picture shows the following artwork: Peter Beard. "Elephant Tussle, Aberdare Forest“. 1972.

Lot

2167

"Elephant Tussle, Aberdare Forest“. 1972

Estimate:

EUR 9,000

- 12,000

Sold for:

EUR 11,250

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Lot

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Estimate:

EUR 20,000

- 30,000

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EUR 23,750

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Lot

2186

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Estimate:

EUR 10,000

- 15,000

Sold for:

EUR 23,750

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Lot

2188

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Estimate:

EUR 50,000

- 70,000

Sold for:

EUR 70,000

This picture shows the following artwork: Peter Beard. Fayel Tall. El Molo Bay, Lake Rudolf. 1987.

Lot

2195

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Estimate:

EUR 14,000

- 18,000

Sold for:

EUR 37,500

This picture shows the following artwork: Peter Beard. „Maureen at 2:00 am, Hog Ranch“. 1987.

Lot

2196

„Maureen at 2:00 am, Hog Ranch“. 1987

Estimate:

EUR 20,000

- 30,000

Sold for:

EUR 36,250

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