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THBChuck Ripper (B. 1929) "American Crocodile"
Lot 353
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Over 400 Lots- Including contents from the Richard Swann Estate, Fine Art, Antiques, Estate Jewelry, Original Illustration Paintings, Bronzes, Asian Antiques and More. Helmuth Stone Gallery helmuthstone@gmail.com
Over 400 Lots- Including contents from the Richard Swann Estate, Fine Art, Antiques, Estate Jewelry, Original Illustration Paintings, Bronzes, Asian Antiques and More. Helmuth Stone Gallery helmuthstone@gmail.com
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Chuck Ripper (American, B. 1929) "American Crocodile" Signed lower right. Original Gouache/Watercolor painting on Masonite.
Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.
This painting is the original painting which appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the United Nations Endangered Species Series 29c American Crocodile stamp issued March 18, 1994.
Alligator shoes, purses and watchbands -- once common but costly fashion accessories -- are now scarce indeed, thanks to the protection granted alligators and crocodiles by nations around the world as well as the United States. Today, however, while America's familiar Mississippi alligator has rebounded from the brink of extinction, the American Crocodile remains endangered. Descended from dinosaurs, modern crocodiles are little changed from their prehistoric ancestors other than their more diminutive size. Unlike the alligators, true crocodiles have narrow, pointed snouts. They can also be identified by their more visible protruding teeth, which remain exposed at all times, creating a perpetually toothy grin. Further distinguishing crocodiles from alligators is their preference for salt water. Crocodiles have even been known to swim far out into the ocean, while alligators prefer fresh water. Found only in Florida and along the Gulf Coast states, the American Crocodile is the sole member of its species that naturally occurs outside the tropics. Though it is no longer in danger from the hunters who once avidly sought its hide for luggage and shoes, the American Crocodile is instead threatened by such unintentional dangers as motorboat propellers and loss of its habitat to development.
Image Size: 14.5 x 12.25 in.
Overall Size: 17.75 x 14.75 in.
Unframed.
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