Lot #476 Gaéton Beauchamp Hunting Knife with Striking Reverse Scrimshaw of the Eyes of a Puma in Water Buffalo Horn and Hide

Description:

Gaéton Beauchamp Hunting Knife with Striking Reverse Scrimshaw of the Eyes of a Puma in Water Buffalo Horn and Hide. Gaétan Beauchamp's studio is in Stoneham Canada and sold his first knife in 1992. He specializes in working folding and fixed blade knives with ATS 34, 440C, and Damascus steel blades as well as remarkable art on his scales through reverse scrimshaw. The artist must think in reverse, focusing on highlights and light areas instead of shadows, making the subject look like it is "bursting out of the dark". This is a knock out example. Overall length of knife is 9.5" and the blade 4.5" with water buffalo hide scabbard. Mint Condition No scabbard but a zip-up knife pouch lined with sheep's wool. Estimated Value $500 - 800

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