M Leadbetter Cornwall Figurines 1978â80 Set of 4 Owl Hedgehog Rabbit Horse rar

Condition: Used

Condition Notes: Acceptable condition. The horse shows visible paint loss and wear on the nose and legs. Minor scuffs on the owl’s head and natural surface wear on all figures due to age. No chips or cracks.

Brand: M. Leadbetter

Type: Figurine

Colour: Multi

Material: Resin

Subject: Wildlife

Theme: Animals

Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

<p data-start="132" data-end="326">This is a lovely set of <strong data-start="156" data-end="195">four handcrafted wildlife figurines</strong> by <strong data-start="199" data-end="216">M. Leadbetter</strong>, each signed and dated between <strong data-start="248" data-end="265">1978 and 1980</strong>, and made in <strong data-start="279" data-end="300">Cornwall, England</strong>. The collection includes:</p> <ul data-start="328" data-end="514"> <li data-start="328" data-end="376"> <p data-start="330" data-end="376">A <strong data-start="332" data-end="344">hedgehog</strong> crawling over textured ground</p> </li> <li data-start="377" data-end="414"> <p data-start="379" data-end="414">A <strong data-start="381" data-end="393">barn owl</strong> perched on a stone</p> </li> <li data-start="415" data-end="478"> <p data-start="417" data-end="478">A <strong data-start="419" data-end="442">resting brown horse</strong> with a black mane and white blaze</p> </li> <li data-start="479" data-end="514"> <p data-start="481" data-end="514">A <strong data-start="483" data-end="493">rabbit</strong> crouched on a rock</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="516" data-end="730">Each piece is uniquely detailed and painted in an earthy, rustic tone. All figures are signed on the base and reflect the natural character and artistic simplicity typical of Leadbetterâs British countryside style.</p> <p data-start="732" data-end="755">ð <strong data-start="735" data-end="755">Product Details:</strong></p> <ul data-start="757" data-end="1024"> <li data-start="757" data-end="786"> <p data-start="759" data-end="786"><strong data-start="759" data-end="770">Artist:</strong> M. Leadbetter</p> </li> <li data-start="787" data-end="811"> <p data-start="789" data-end="811"><strong data-start="789" data-end="799">Dates:</strong> 1978â1980</p> </li> <li data-start="812" data-end="845"> <p data-start="814" data-end="845"><strong data-start="814" data-end="825">Origin:</strong> Cornwall, England</p> </li> <li data-start="846" data-end="892"> <p data-start="848" data-end="892"><strong data-start="848" data-end="861">Material:</strong> Hand-painted resin/composite</p> </li> <li data-start="893" data-end="936"> <p data-start="895" data-end="936"><strong data-start="895" data-end="904">Type:</strong> British Wildlife Figurine Set</p> </li> <li data-start="937" data-end="987"> <p data-start="939" data-end="987"><strong data-start="939" data-end="951">Heights:</strong> Approx. 2.5â3 inches (6.5â7.5 cm)</p> </li> <li data-start="988" data-end="1024"> <p data-start="990" data-end="1024"><strong data-start="990" data-end="1012">Weight (combined):</strong> 385 grams</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1026" data-end="1256">𧼠<strong data-start="1029" data-end="1043">Condition:</strong><br data-start="1043" data-end="1046"> Acceptable condition. The horse shows visible paint loss and wear on the nose and legs. Minor scuffs on the owlâs head and natural surface wear on all figures due to age. No chips or cracks. No box is included.</p> <p data-start="1258" data-end="1666">ðº <strong data-start="1261" data-end="1285">About M. Leadbetter:</strong><br data-start="1285" data-end="1288"> Working from Cornwall in the late 1970s and early 1980s, M. Leadbetter produced rustic, handcrafted wildlife figurines portraying native British animals. These sculptures were signed and dated individually, making each one unique. The raw, handmade aesthetic and natural tones give them a folk-art appeal that has grown in popularity among collectors of English countryside art.</p>