BORDER FINE ARTS – Her Majesty At Balmoral B1406 – Hand Signed Felt by RAY AYRES. ??? BORDER FINE ARTS – CLASSIC LIMITED EDITION???? “Her Majesty At Balmoral” (Model Code: B1406). Highly Desirable Single-Digit Tier: No. 011 of Only 350 Worldwide. ? COLLECTOR’S HIGHLIGHTS & UNIQUE VALUE. This is not a standard factory-release figurine. This specific piece represents an incredibly rare, investment-grade acquisition for serious collectors due to three extraordinary factors. Incredibly Low Edition Number. This piece holds a highly coveted, low number. Out of a very strict worldwide run of just 350 pieces. Personally Hand-Signed by Ray Ayres. The protective green felt base features a rare, authentic hand-written signature and date. By legendary Border Fine Arts Master Sculptor and Art Director. Likely signed during an exclusive 2012 promotional tour or factory event. Border Fine Arts permanently ceased all manufacturing operations at their Langholm, Scotland facility in 2016. Original, hand-crafted, authenticated Classic sculptures like this are increasingly scarce and highly sought after on the secondary market. ? ITEM SPECIFICS & SPECIFICATIONS. Border Fine Arts (Classic Collection). Her Majesty At Balmoral. Limited to 350 pieces worldwide. 011 / 350 (Matching Certificate & Base Stamp). 2012 (To Commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee). Hand-made and hand-painted in Langholm, Scotland. On the rockwork; Hand-painted matching. On the base; Hand-signed by. On the underside felt. MINT / PRISTINE CONDITION. This piece has been housed meticulously in a smoke-free, dust-free glass display cabinet. There are absolutely no chips, cracks, stress fractures, fading, or restorations. All ultra-delicate elements-including the Queen’s fingers, jewelry, and both corgis’ pointed ears-are 100% flawless and intact. The polished mahogany-style wooden plinth and green protective felt base are in excellent condition. Comes 100% complete with its original, crisp, hand-numbered. Certificate of Authenticity No. Original internal structural packaging inserts, and the original Border Fine Arts box. ? ABOUT THE SCULPTURE. Commissioned in 2012 for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, this breath-taking Classic limited edition piece portrays Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II enjoying a quiet moment at her beloved Scottish estate, Balmoral. She is depicted seated on a rugged outcrop of Highland stone dressed in a finely detailed traditional green tartan kilt, a soft pink shirt, and a rich teal-green cardigan. She is accompanied by two of her iconic Pembroke Welsh Corgis-Tiny, resting affectionately on her lap, and Brush, standing alertly by her side. The realism, paint shading, and texture achieved in the fur, clothing folds, and mossy stonework perfectly demonstrate why Border Fine Arts remains the pinnacle of British resin-porcelain craftsmanship.
