{"product_id":"roger-mcphail-sea-trout-on-the-brink-of-taking-the-silver-zulu-fly","title":"Roger McPhail – Sea Trout on the Brink of Taking the Silver Zulu Fly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoger McPhail – Sea Trout on the Brink of Taking the Silver Zulu Fly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Exceptional British Sporting Watercolour and Gouache, Circa 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal sporting wildlife painting by British artist Roger McPhail (b. 1953)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicts a Sea Trout moments before taking a \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Zulu fly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal title: \u003cem\u003eSea Trout\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned by Roger McPhail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatercolour and gouache on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly detailed natural-history and fishing composition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong chiaroscuro between illuminated water surface and darker depths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Zulu fly clearly visible immediately ahead of the trout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal period frame, mount and glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance including Tryon Gallery and private collection ownership\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuction provenance documented\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with a Certificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution from Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb original sporting wildlife painting by the highly regarded British artist Roger McPhail, depicting a Sea Trout suspended in clear shallow water at the precise moment before it takes a waiting \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Zulu fly\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecuted in watercolour and gouache, the work demonstrates McPhail's celebrated ability to combine exceptional naturalistic observation with the excitement and anticipation inherent in British sporting art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trout is shown in side profile, beautifully rendered with silver-grey, bronze and spotted markings. Its mouth is open as it approaches the small Silver Zulu fly suspended immediately ahead, creating an extraordinary sense of tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove, the rippling water surface catches and reflects light, while below the fish a richly observed bed of rounded river stones disappears into darker depths. The contrasting illumination produces a particularly effective chiaroscuro effect and gives the trout an almost three-dimensional presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiny Silver Zulu is central to the narrative. Its position, immediately before the trout, captures the split second upon which the unseen angler's success depends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Roger McPhail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Circa 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: \u003cem\u003eSea Trout\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject: Sea Trout Approaching a Silver Zulu Fly in Shallow Water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Watercolour and gouache on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature: Signed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNationality: British\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenre: Sporting Art \/ Wildlife Art \/ Fishing Art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame: Original gold-toned wooden frame with mount and glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Zulu is a traditional artificial fishing fly, and its presence gives this otherwise natural-history composition a highly specific sporting narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcPhail depicts the fish immediately beneath the waterline, its open mouth advancing towards the carefully placed fly. The viewer is therefore given the unusual perspective of seeing both predator and artificial lure within the same instant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe illuminated surface reflections create a shimmering upper register, whilst the deeper green-black water gives the trout a strongly defined silhouette. Below, individually rendered stones in ochre, brown, grey and cream tones anchor the composition within its natural habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting succeeds because the angler remains unseen. The entire drama is communicated through the position of the trout, the Silver Zulu fly and the surrounding underwater environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoger McPhail (born 1953) is a distinguished British wildlife and sporting artist whose work is recognised for its exceptional observational accuracy and technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Lancashire, McPhail developed a particular reputation for wildlife, fishing and field-sport subjects. His work has appeared in sporting publications and commercial commissions, and his paintings have been exhibited and sold through galleries and auction houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is particularly admired for his ability to render anatomy, movement, texture and natural habitat with remarkable exactitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe present work exemplifies his ability to combine precise wildlife observation with the suspense and sporting narrative of the angler's pursuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTryon Gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh End Shire fine art auction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubsequently curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying auction documentation identifies the work as \u003cem\u003eSea Trout\u003c\/em\u003e, by Roger McPhail, executed in watercolour and gouache on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall framed dimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 51 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth: 2.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is offered in fine used condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painted surface appears in good overall order, with strong colour, definition and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original wooden frame displays age and handling wear commensurate with previous use and display, including various scuffs, scratches, small chips and localised losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original mount and glass remain present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying photographs should be regarded as an integral part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork will be professionally packed, with particular care given to the glazed frame and mounted paper artwork. Insured delivery can be arranged according to destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork will be supplied with a Certificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution issued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®, recording the artwork’s catalogue details, attribution, provenance as stated, and details of the sale. This document accompanies the work as part of its ongoing ownership and provenance record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribution and Research\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historical observations, provenance research, attribution analysis and contextual commentary presented within this catalogue entry represent the professional opinion of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®. They are offered in good faith as informed scholarly assessments based upon the available evidence, comparative research, published reference material and our experience within the international fine art market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese observations should be understood as professional opinions rather than definitive statements of fact or guarantees of authorship, attribution, date, origin, provenance or historical interpretation. As with all historic works of art, future documentary discoveries, technical examination, conservation analysis or advances in academic research may refine, expand or revise current interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialising in carefully curated British and European fine art, antiques and historic works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery artwork is professionally researched and catalogued using comparative scholarship, published reference material and more than two decades of experience within the international fine art market. 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