{"product_id":"vintage-beswick-large-stretched-foal-horse-figurine-model-836-first-version-1961-1973-arthur-gredington","title":"Vintage Beswick Large Stretched Foal Horse Figurine Model 836 First Version 1961–1973 Arthur Gredington","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming vintage \u003cb\u003eBeswick Large Stretched Foal\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eModel 836\u003c\/b\u003e, was designed by the sculptor \u003cb\u003eArthur Gredington\u003c\/b\u003e and produced during the \u003cb\u003efirst version of the model (1961–1973)\u003c\/b\u003e. Skillfully modelled with parallel with head held high and slightly to the right and tail raised, it captures the elegance, grace and youthful energy that made Beswick's horse studies among the finest ceramic animal figures ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in the attractive \u003cb\u003eGloss Brown\u003c\/b\u003e colourway, the foal features a rich warm brown coat with blended shading, a black mane and tail, dark legs fading into white socks, and a softly shaded pale muzzle. The quality of the hand-painted decoration and glossy glaze gives the figure depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike some examples, this foal bears \u003cb\u003eno factory backstamp or impressed mark\u003c\/b\u003e, but retains what appears to be the original hand-painted decorator's initials on the underside of one hoof, a feature occasionally encountered on Beswick figures where the original paper factory label has long since been lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: \u003cb\u003e5 inches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: \u003cb\u003e5 inches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: \u003cb\u003e2 inches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figurine is in \u003cb\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003eno chips, cracks, repairs, crazing or restoration\u003c\/b\u003e. The glaze is bright and lustrous, and the hand-painted finish remains beautifully preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn attractive example of Arthur Gredington's work, this handsome Beswick foal would make a wonderful addition to any Beswick collection, horse figurine collection, or English pottery display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEtsy Tags\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebeswick horse, beswick foal, model 836, arthur gred, gloss bay, horse figurine, ceramic horse, english pottery, beswick england, horse collectible, vintage horse, equestrian gift, foal figurine\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47812208033897,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Beswick-836-Foal.jpg?v=1784292439","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/de\/products\/vintage-beswick-large-stretched-foal-horse-figurine-model-836-first-version-1961-1973-arthur-gredington","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}