Beswick Mare and Foal on Base Model 1811 1962–1975 DB435 but Tip Toe shows a

but Tip Toe shows a different register of his talent — the ability to capture a specific physical comedy in ceramic

reflecting the early 1900s fascination among British sculptors with idealizing the bohemian lifestyle of street traders

Each figurine was meticulously modeled to capture not only the physical perfection of these champion dogs but also their individual character and presence

by then part of the Royal Doulton Group

Beswick Mare and Foal on Base Model 1811 1962–1975 DB435 but Tip Toe shows aBeswick Mare and Foal on Base Model 1811 is a warmly appealing and tenderly observed equine group study standing 6 inches tall, produced from 1962 to 1975 only. The naturalistic base setting adds a sense of intimacy and narrative that sets this model apart from single horse studies, and the 13 year production window keeps collector demand strong for one of the most endearing subject groupings in the entire Beswick horse range.