Ceramic Sculpture Character Toby Jug entitled "Henley Teddy Bear". Produced in a limited edition of 250 worldwide and modelled by top ceramic sculptor Andy Moss, handmade and hand-decorated in England and signed by Kevin Pearson of Kevin Francis Ceramics. Please refer to condition notes below and photographs.
Teddy is depicted wearing a smart blue and white stripy blazer and straw boater. "Henley" is written on a blue band around the boater so we can assume he is at a picnic watching the Henley Royal Regatta. Teddy is depicted seated on a log with a jar of honey between his legs which are outstretched on a picnic hamper. He has a punnet of strawberries and a bottle of champagne on his right and a discarded bottle of champagne and a copy of "Teddy Bears Picnic" for some light afternoon reading on his left. His left arm is outstretched and waving.
- Brand: Kevin Francis Ceramics
- Item: Character Sculpture Jug
- Title: Henley Teddy Bear
- Material: Ceramic
- Modelled by Andy Moss
- Handmade
- Hand-Decorated
- Limited Edition: 219/250
- Height: 9"
- Width: 5 3/4"
- Depth: 7"
- Stamped on base
- Signed by Kevin Pearson on base
- Made in Staffordshire, England
An orange stain is observed on the front of Teddy's blazer which I have tried unsuccessfully to remove (please refer to final photograph) and there is a tiny chip on the rim of Teddy's boater. These flaws have been reflected in the asking price. No cracks or crazing observed. Teddy was part of a large Kevin Francis collection and despite the flaws, still displays well, as depicted.
The Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England, and was established in 1839.
Established by Kevin Pearson and Francis Salmon, Kevin Francis Ceramics has become known for its exceptionally high quality and creativity in figural art pottery.