Type: Figurine
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Production Technique: Cast resin from artist master prototype
Style: Contemporary British Wildlife Study
Date of Creation: Designed 2008, Issued 2009
Features: Sculptor-signed mould, wooden display base
Subject: Fox – Vixen & Cub
Region of Origin: Designed UK, Manufactured China
Material: Resin on hardwood base
Size: Approx. 11 cm tall
A beautifully observed and finely detailed wildlife study titled:
“Vixen & Cub” – Model A20442
This charming Border Fine Arts Studio piece captures a tender woodland moment — a watchful vixen seated protectively while her cub playfully tumbles at her side.
The sculpting is richly textured, particularly in the fur and tail detailing, with naturalistic hand-painted colouring in vibrant fox red, soft cream chest tones, and subtle woodland base detailing. The piece is mounted on its original circular wooden display base, giving it a traditional gallery-style presentation.
This model is sculpted by M. Balfour, whose name is moulded into the underside of the resin base above the copyright mark.
M. Balfour contributed to the Border Fine Arts Studio range, specialising in realistic wildlife subjects. While the larger limited editions were often associated with sculptors such as Ray Ayres or David Walton, Studio range artists like Balfour produced highly detailed and accessible wildlife studies that maintained the brand’s hallmark realism.
The moulded signature represents the original clay master prototype, where the sculptor inscribed their name. This signature is preserved in every cast taken from that master mould — a lovely authentic touch for collectors.
Founded in Scotland in 1974, Border Fine Arts became renowned for lifelike countryside and wildlife sculptures. Later acquired by Enesco Ltd, the Studio range continued producing detailed animal studies.
This example is marked:
Mammals A20442 – Vixen & Cub
© 2008 ENESCO LTD
Made in China
The 2008 copyright reflects the design year, with retail issue beginning in 2009.
Production ceased when the Border Fine Arts factory closed in 2016, making these Studio pieces increasingly collectible.
Vintage / pre-owned.
✔ No chips
✔ No cracks
✔ No repairs
✔ Only very light surface wear consistent with long-term storage
Paintwork remains vibrant and clean. Wooden base in very good order.
A lovely display-ready example.
Height: Approx. 11 cm
Width & Depth: Approx. 10 cm
Mounted on original hardwood base
Fox family groups are called a “skulk” or a “leash.” Sculptures featuring vixen-and-cub pairings became especially popular in the late 1990s and 2000s as countryside art gained renewed collector interest.
Carefully packed using protective, eco-conscious materials.
Tracked & insured UK delivery included.
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