Ray Ayres HAND-SIGNED – Border Fine Arts’Scenting Fun’ B1261 -100% Complete Box. For sale is a pristine, investment-grade example of the highly collectible Border Fine Arts wildlife figurine’Scenting Fun’ Model No. B1261, masterfully sculpted by Ray Ayres. This beautiful piece was produced exclusively for Border Fine Arts Society members as the 21st anniversary celebratory figurine, available only between June 2010 and May 2011. The highly detailed scene features an adult vixen at a stone birdbath with three playful fox cubs, an overturned flowerpot, and two hidden accessory characters. PROVENANCE & SPECIAL COLLECTOR FEATURES. This specific piece features a rare, authentic hand-signed signature in black ink directly on the green felt base by sculptor Ray Ayres, dated September 2010 (acquired at an official collector’s signing event). Includes BOTH frequently missing loose character accessories-the separate garden gnome and the separate hedgehog (both featuring the hidden “golden key” detail unique to this anniversary release). It has been thoroughly inspected and is free from any chips, cracks, fleabites, or restorations. Fragile focal points-including the adult fox’s ears and tongue, the cub ears, the delicate purple flower petals, and the upright bird tail feathers-are all entirely flawless. 100% complete with its original navy blue fabric-texture presentation folder, official Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed by Ray Ayres and Ken Johnson, the colorful “golden key” story leaflet, the original uncompleted mailing card, and the classic “Hand Made in Scotland” hanging string tag. Includes the original cardboard outer box with matching factory model sticker (B1261 Scenting Fun) and the complete custom-molded internal grey polystyrene protection block. The figurine will be packed securely inside its custom factory foam blocks, and the outer box will be carefully double-boxed with premium cushioning material to guarantee all delicate resin details and loose accessories arrive safely. Please see the high-resolution photographs to confirm the spectacular, pristine condition of this autographed collector’s set. If you have any questions, please feel free to send a message.
