Recently Sold

Robert Mouseman Thompson Rare Carved Oak Otter

Stock ref: DS2899

Circa late 1970s

Rare to market, made in very limited numbers and presented in exceptional condition. Always a wonderful subject it is beautifully observed with amazing attention to detail and carved with a trademark mouse carved to the rear in high relief.

Commonly thought to have been carved by Stan Dodd’s, but discussions with Robert Thompson’s in 2015, when we bought another example, confirm that they commissioned retired ex mouseman master craftsman  and noted carver George Weightman to produce these otters in limited numbers in the late 1970s as he was particularly  well regarded for his natural artistic ability. George, known as ‘Dodd’ to his fellow craftsmen was the main specialist carver at Robert Thompson’s prior to Stan and tutored him as he developed his own carving skills.

Size: 29(l) x 6.7(w) x 11.5(h)cm

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