{"product_id":"border-fine-arts-barn-owl-with-mouse-figurine-ayres-wildlife-1983-collectable","title":"Border Fine Arts \"Barn Owl with Mouse\" Figurine Ayres Wildlife 1983 collectable","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overall: Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks or repairsPaintwork: Well-preserved colors with minimal fadingDetailing: Fine details intact including small mouse featuresBase: Wooden plinth in excellent conditionBottom: Green felt covering likely present (visible edge in images)Age-Appropriate: Some very slight darkening consistent with age (40 years old)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned By:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ray Ayres\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Occasions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1983\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multicoloured\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepartment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber in Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand Painted\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any Room\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wildlife\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold Cast Resin,Resin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModified Item:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Owl\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Border Fine Arts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figurine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 20th Century (1970-1999)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unboxed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Animals,Art,Wildlife\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wildlife\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\/Reproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime Period Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980-1989\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"whitespaceprewrap breakwords\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[\u0026amp;:not(:lastchild)_ul]:pb1 [\u0026amp;:not(:lastchild)_ol]:pb1 listdisc spacey1.5 pl7\" depth=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Border Fine Arts (BFA Scotland)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wildlife\/Countryside Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barn Owl with Mouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ayres (signature visible on base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1983 (marked on base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handpainted coldcast resin\/ceramic composite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished wooden circular display plinth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[\u0026amp;:not(:lastchild)_ul]:pb1 [\u0026amp;:not(:lastchild)_ol]:pb1 listdisc spacey1.5 pl7\" depth=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5 inches (12 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 inches (7.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 293 grams (shown on scale in one image)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[\u0026amp;:not(:lastchild)_ul]:pb1 [\u0026amp;:not(:lastchild)_ol]:pb1 listdisc spacey1.5 pl7\" depth=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"0\"\u003eDetailed cream\/white barn owl with amber eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"1\"\u003eSmall brown field mouse at base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"2\"\u003eNatural wood\/branch perch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"3\"\u003eTextured mossgreen base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"4\"\u003eExquisite feather detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"5\"\u003eHandcrafted in Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespaceprewrap breakwords\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[\u0026amp;:not(:lastchild)_ul]:pb1 [\u0026amp;:not(:lastchild)_ol]:pb1 listdisc spacey1.5 pl7\" depth=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks or repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaintwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wellpreserved colors with minimal fading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine details intact including small mouse features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden plinth in excellent condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green felt covering likely present (visible edge in images)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespacenormal breakwords\" index=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeAppropriate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some very slight darkening consistent with age (40 years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespaceprewrap breakwords\"\u003e️ \u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e\nThis charming Border Fine Arts figurine from 1983 depicts a beautifully detailed barn owl (Tyto alba) perched on a weathered branch, gazing down at a small field mouse below. Sculpted by the artist Ayres (whose signature appears on the base), the piece showcases the incredible attention to detail that Border Fine Arts became known for, particularly in their wildlife subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespaceprewrap breakwords\"\u003eThe owl's characteristic heartshaped face and distinctive cream\/white coloration are meticulously rendered, while the small brown mouse adds a natural storytelling element to the scene. The figurine perfectly captures the essence of these nocturnal hunters and their prey in a moment of quiet observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespaceprewrap breakwords\"\u003eBorder Fine Arts was established in Scotland in 1974 and became renowned for their highly detailed sculptures of wildlife and rural scenes. This piece dates from the company's earlier period (1983), before its acquisition by Enesco in the early 2000s, making it a true collector's item for enthusiasts of vintage Border Fine Arts pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespaceprewrap breakwords\"\u003eThe modest size of this figurine (approximately 4 inches tall) makes it perfect for display in a curio cabinet or on a bookshelf, where the delicate details can be appreciated up close. It would appeal to owl enthusiasts, wildlife collectors, and those with an appreciation for finely crafted British countryside art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Border Fine Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52605179593051,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_bc2b13a0-6d52-48f1-8cd8-6f841ae13da9.png?v=1773695541","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/border-fine-arts-barn-owl-with-mouse-figurine-ayres-wildlife-1983-collectable","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}