hope full seafarer
One-off named sculpture by Karen Fawcett Studios
Art work name: Hopeful seafarer
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In the North East of England, we have a large population of puffins on our coastline, paired with a long and vibrant history of fishing.
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This has been our inspiration for this artwork.
The characterful, vibrant call of the homecoming puffin, with decorative beak laden full of fish was harmonious with the seasonal fishing for the local fishing communities up and down the Northumberland coast for centuries and in some cases the large white stained rocks of puffin colonies would have been a beacon for many ill fated sailors, or would have visually greeted successful fishing boats on their return, carrying a bountiful catch. A maritime expedition, laden with cargo to commend a high price at the local fish market, to feed their families.
Scientific name: Fratercula
Environment located in: coastal cliffs or offshore islands
sculpture scale: 1:1
sculpture size: H 38 W13 D17 (CM)
materials used: High fired ceramics and matt glazes
with a gloss glazed water line
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suitable for out door display: yes
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Price: £200
Variation you will never find two that are the same, All our sculptures are unique with slight variations in shape and colouring resulting in a truly stunning piece that is as individual as the client who orders it is to us.
This also extends (if chosen) to the wooden bases they sit upon. We only use reclaimed or naturally sourced driftwood, and each piece is chosen to match the character of the sculpture that has been commissioned.
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You can immortalise a favourite pet in clay, we can work from photos to get a realistic likeness.
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Natural Base materials: Some of our sculptures use natural materials for their bases such as hard woods or natural slate.
So with this in mind, please understand there could be some variation as we cannot always source the same materials. We do however, make sure that every sculpture represents the same quality and finish as those pictured, and matches it as closely as possible.
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