Lot 223: *Cemmick (David, 1955-). Jambo the Gorilla, a fine

*Cemmick (David, 1955-). Jambo the Gorilla, a fine life size foundry bronze sculpture of Jambo the Gorilla, by David Cemmick and Sebastian Wylder, standing in characteristic pose on all fours looking to his right, one of a limited edition of 6, 145 x 160cm, approx. 200 kg. This remarkable life size bronze sculpture is based on drawings made by David Cemmick in 1987, when he visited Jersey to sketch Jambo and other gorillas at Jersey Zoo, following the sensational story of Jambo and a five year old boy who fell into the gorilla enclosure at the zoo on 31st August 1986. Levan Merrit was knocked unconscious after falling into the enclosure and his mother looked on in horror as the huge silver-back male gorilla walked over to the boy. However, Jambo sat down and appeared to guard him from other gorillas until the child was rescued by the fire brigade. Footage of the event, taken by amateur cameraman Brian Le Lion was sent around the world, and Jambo the Gentle Giant became instantly famous. This extraordinary work produced in an edition of six only, perfectly captures the huge strength of the animal, combined with a sense of quiet protectiveness. (1)
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