The Greedy Pony (TWO PAGES) (Originals)
Medium: Pen & Inks on Board
Size: 14" x 18" (355mm x 460mm)
Date: 1969
A COMPLETE TWO PAGE story from the brush of Reginald B Davis who is also well known for his nature art.
This is one of the stories published in the series "Pony Tales", this one appearing in the January 11th 1969 issue of June comic.
Outlaw Pony (TWO PAGES) (Originals)
Medium: Pen & Inks on Board
Size: 14" x 18" (360mm x 460mm)
Date: 1968
TWO PAGES OF ORIGINAL COMIC ART A quality outing from Reginald B. Davis, well known for his wildlife illustrations, here depicting the Australian Outback.
Originally published in June comic 7th December 1968.
Woodland Birds (Original)
Medium: Watercolour on Board
Size: 13" x 18" (340mm x 450mm)
Date: 1969
Signature: Signed by Artist
A trio of woodland birds are skilfully painted by Reginald B Davis, the Nuthatch, Tree Creeper and Woodcock with eggs and a newly hatched chick.
Published in Treasure 24th January 1970.
The March Hare (Original)
Medium: Watercolour on Board
Size: 13" x 17" (330mm x 440mm)
Date: c 1980
Beautiful depictions of the hare, boxing, swimming, with it's young, and guarding against a fox.
At Home in the Forest (Original)
Medium: Watercolour on Board
Size: 8" x 10" (200mm x 250mm)
Date: 1981
Description: A young Fallow Deer is featured on this charming original cover to Look And Learn issue 1034, 2nd January 1982.
A Woodpecker Feeds it's Chick (Original) (Signed)
Medium: Gouache on Board
Size: 11" x 18" (290mm x 445mm)
Date: 1969
Signature: Signed by Artist
Description: A fine illustration by nature painter R. B. Davis showing a woodpecker feeding it's hungry chick. Original artwork for illustration on p24 of Treasure issue no 359 (29 November 1969).
Two Toucans (Original) (Signed)
Medium: Gouache on Board
Size: 14" x 19" (360mm x 475mm)
Date: 1970
Signature: Signed by Artist
Description: Big-beaked Birds. The colorful, giant bill, which in some large species measure more than half the length of the body, is the hallmark of toucans. Despite its size it is very light, being composed of bone struts filled with spongy tissue of keratin between them. The bill has forward-facing serrations resembling teeth, which historically led naturalists to believe that toucans captured fish and were primarily carnivorous; today it is known that they eat mostly fruit.
Researchers have discovered that the large bill of the toucan is a highly efficient thermoregulation system, though its size may still be advantageous in other ways. It does aid their feeding (as they can sit in one spot and reach for all fruit in range, thereby reducing energy expenditure), and it has also been theorised that the bill may intimidate smaller birds, so that the toucan may plunder nests undisturbed.
The beak also allows the bird to reach deep into treeholes to access food unavailable to other birds, and also to depredate suspended nests built by smaller birds. However, as there is no sexual dimorphism in coloration it is unlikely to be a sexual signal. Original artwork for illustration on p25 of Treasure issue no 389.
Brightly Coloured Birds (Original) (Signed)
Medium: Gouache on Board
Size: 14" x 19" (345mm x 485mm)
Date: 1970
Signature: Signed by Artist
Description: Original artwork for Treasure (issue yet to be identified). A bright colourful piece by Reginald Davis, suitable for a nursery or conservatory.
The Winged Hunter Takes a Ride (Original)
Medium: Watercolour on Board
Size: 17" x 12" (440mm x 300mm)
Date: 1965
Description: Original artwork from Look and Learn no. 172, 1st May 1965. Beautiful illustration of two Bee Eaters hitching a lift on two Kori Bustards.
African Grey Parrot (Original)
Medium: Gouache on Board
Size: 6" x 6" (160mm x 150mm)
Date: 1970
Description: The African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is a medium-sized parrot endemic to the primary and secondary rainforest of West and Central Africa. Experts regard it as one of the most intelligent birds. They feed on palm nuts, seeds, fruits, leafy matter, but have been observed eating snails. Their overall gentle nature and their inclination and ability to mimic speech have made them popular pets.
A characterful study by wildlife artist Reginald B. Davis. Illustration probably from a 1970s issue of Look and Learn magazine.
The Common Jay (Original)
Medium: Watercolour on Board
Size: 7" x 7" (170mm x 185mm)
Date: 1970s
Description: A lovely original watercolour painting of the popular British bird the Common Jay.
Honey Bee Taking Nectar (Original)
Medium: Pen & Ink Wash on Board
Size: 11" x 8" (280mm x 200mm)
Date: 1981
Description: Amazingly detailed original artwork from Look and Learn no. 1010, 18th July 1981, of a Honey Bee collecting nectar from a flower.
Robin (Original)
Medium: Watercolour on Board
Size: 7" x 7" (170mm x 185mm)
Date: 1976
Description: A lovely original watercolour painting of the popular British bird the Robin. Illustration used in Once Upon A Time Annual 1976.
