Border Fine Arts 1978 Ayres Hare Figurine Hand Made Scotland Wood Base 6in

Condition: Used

Condition Notes: Small paint scuffs on body and minor surface wear from age.Green felt base shows wear and fraying at edges.Wooden base has surface marks and light scratches (see detailed images).

Pattern: Bordered

Occasion: All Occasions

Size: Medium

Signed: Yes

Year Manufactured: 1978

Material: Resin

Item Length: 6 in

Subject: Bunnies & Rabbits

Colour: Brown

Brand: Border Fine Arts

Type: Figurine

Collection: Border Fine Arts

Theme: Art

Style: Country

Original/Reproduction: Original

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Finish: Painted

Room: Attic

Handmade: Yes

This item is the 1978 Border Fine Arts figurine, signed by Ayres, featuring a beautifully detailed brown hare sitting alert on a naturalistic grassy base. Handcrafted in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, this sculpture perfectly captures the elegant stance and natural charm of this British woodland creature.

Mounted on a polished wooden base, this figure showcases the exceptional artistry and realism for which Border Fine Arts is renowned.

Product Details:

• Brand: Border Fine Arts

• Artist: Ayres

• Year of Manufacture: 1978

• Origin: Handmade in Dumfriesshire, Scotland

• Material: Resin (handpainted) with wooden base

• Weight: 584 grams (approx. 1.29 lbs)

• Height: 6 inches (measured with tape in photos)

• Base Diameter: Approx. 4.5 inches

Design Highlights:

• Finely sculpted hare with realistic posture and lifelike fur texture.

• Beautiful handpainted natural colors and grassy ground details.

• Mounted securely on a polished wooden plinth with green felt underside.

Condition:

• Small paint scuffs on body and minor surface wear from age.

• Green felt base shows wear and fraying at edges.

• Wooden base has surface marks and light scratches (see detailed images).

About Border Fine Arts:

Founded in 1974 in Langholm, Scotland, Border Fine Arts quickly became internationally celebrated for its highly detailed, handpainted wildlife and countryside scenes. Each early piece, like this 1978 Ayres model, was individually handmade and signed, making them highly sought after by collectors for their craftsmanship and artistic value.