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The Peter Benchley Collection: Jaws, A Life of Writing, A Legacy of Stories
Lot 246:
Description
Richard Ellis (American, 1938-2024). Giclée on canvas, Great White Shark, 1973. This large-format reproduction is after a 1973 original painting. The work is gallery-wrapped over wooden stretcher bars and secured in a silver-plated metal frame. Printed signature and date Richard Ellis – 1973 in the lower left corner. Peter Benchley was photographed in front of the piece for a Wall Street Journal interview and various media photos exist featuring Peter and this piece. Overall size: 41 5/8 x 33 3/8 x 1 1/4 in.
Provenance: Exhibited in "From the White House to the Deep Ocean: LBJ, Jaws and Conservation, " held at the LBJ Presidential Library, Austin, Texas, from April 19 through October 19, 2025.
From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940–2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.
Condition report:
Multiple prominent diagonal scratches and scuffing are visible across the white upper snout and forehead area of the shark. A small circular brown surface spot is present on the lower ventral section of the jaw. The silver-plated frame displays minor surface rubbing and light oxidation consistent with handling.
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