Willow by Margaret Burke-Nikkel Bears

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Willow
by Margaret Burke-Nikkel Bears
14 inches (35.5 centimeters)

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Introducing WILLOW, an original custom-designed OOAK hand-sewn bear made from curly long-pile silky mohair in a rich, luxurious honey colour.

WILLOW's striking English glass starburst eyes have been meticulously hand-painted in shades of earth brown, slate grey with shimmering black highlights, and have been set in eyelids crafted from ultra suede in a neutral shade to compliment his fur.

I have extensively needlesculpted his face to give his a winsome yet inquisitive look, then spent a lot of time shading his face with copic markers and dry brushing with oil paints to add depth of colour. His nose has been crafted from clay in a light chestnut-colour with sparkling highlights which has been lightly finished with a touch of gloss to give his nose a 'wet look'.

WILLOW is 6-way jointed with locknut limbs, and double-joint cotter pin neck and his arms have been wired so he can be posed in various positions. He has matching honey- coloured ultrasuede paw pads to compliment his fur colour which have been hand sewn in trapunto style and airbrushed in chestnut and brown shades to add depth. WILLOW comes to you wearing a removable tri-coloured wired chiffon ribbon in autumn tones of forest green and chestnut.

Designed to sit at 12", WILLOW is able to stand assisted and measures 14" standing. He is filled with polyfill with a little steel shot for extra weight in his tummy.

You will find that I am meticulous in my attention to detail, which is why my bears take some weeks to finish to my complete satisfaction.

Like all Nikkel Bears, WILLOW has been made in a non-smoking environment and is intended as an adult?s collectable, not a child?s toy. Willow will arrive on your doorstep safe and sound with his own personal story card and Nikkel Bears hang tag.

Layaway terms are available to meet every bear budget - don't be afraid to ask!

Return and Refund Policy
All Nikkel Bears are crafted and shipped without faults, and are shipped with tracking and insurance by Australia Post and information is communicated with buyers.
A full investigation will be raised with Australia Post should any item arrived severely damaged or be deemed to be lost in transit, and pending the result of this investigation, a case for refund to the buyer may be considered.
Refunds for any other reason are not available.

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