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. Brand: Border Fine Arts. Year of Manufacture: 1978. Origin: Handmade in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Material: Resin (hand-painted) with wooden base. Weight: 584 grams approx. Height: 6 inches (measured with tape in photos). Finely sculpted hare with realistic posture and lifelike fur texture. Beautiful hand-painted natural colors and grassy ground details. Mounted securely on a polished wooden plinth with green felt underside. 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, hand-painted 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.
