Border Fine Arts 1977 Hayton Badgers Figurine Hand Made Scotland Wood Base 5.5in

Condition: Used

Condition Notes: Some minor paint wear and light surface marks consistent with age.Base felt shows wear along edges from handling.Wooden base has some visible surface scratches and wear spots (see photos).Despite the damage, the figurine remains structurally sound and still displays beautifully

Artist: Anime

Pattern: Bordered

Occasion: All Occasions

Size: Medium

Signed: Yes

Year Manufactured: 1977

Material: Resin

Item Length: 5.5 in

Subject: Wildlife

Colour: Multicoloured

Brand: Border Fine Arts

Type: Figurine

Number in Pack: 1

Collection: Border Fine Arts

Theme: Art

Original/Reproduction: Original

Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Finish: Painted

Room: Any Room

Handmade: Yes

This item is the 1977 Border Fine Arts figurine, designed and signed by Hayton, featuring two detailed badgers playfully interacting. This handcrafted sculpture is mounted on a solid wooden base, showcasing the fine craftsmanship that Border Fine Arts is renowned for.

Handmade in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, this piece captures the lifelike movement and naturalistic detail typical of early Border Fine Arts creations.

Product Details:

• Brand: Border Fine Arts

• Artist: Hayton

• Year of Manufacture: 1977

• Origin: Handmade in Dumfriesshire, Scotland

• Material: Resin (handpainted) with wooden base

• Weight: 902 grams (approx. 2 lbs)

• Height: 5.5 inches (measured with tape in photos)

Design Highlights:

• Realistic depiction of two badgers midplay.

• Expertly handpainted with fine details of fur texture, facial expression, and natural base elements.

• Mounted on a polished circular wooden plinth.

Condition:

• Some minor paint wear and light surface marks consistent with age.

• Base felt shows wear along edges from handling.

• Wooden base has some visible surface scratches and wear spots (see photos).

Despite the damage, the figurine remains structurally sound and still displays beautifully.

About Border Fine Arts:

Border Fine Arts was founded in 1974 in Langholm, Scotland, and became worldrenowned for their realistic, handpainted animal and rural life sculptures. Each piece was individually handcast and painted by skilled craftsmen, making every sculpture unique. Early works like this 1977 Haytonsigned badger piece are highly collectible and sought after by collectors worldwide due to their fine attention to detail and limited production runs.