The Barn Owl's Respite

A returning favorite, James’ much-loved owls appear once more—this time in quiet contemplation. The Barn Owl’s Repose captures a moment of stillness, as the bird perches gracefully atop an early 20th-century sleeper rail, once part of the steam railways that carried sugarcane to the refineries.

These aged sleepers, hewn from a remarkably resilient specie of hardwood, have rested beneath the earth for nearly a century with minimal decay—a testament to the enduring strength of this wood.

The owl’s talons are crafted from recycled stainless steel, each one carefully formed and welded onto a concealed armature that extends seamlessly from the post through the body all the way to the tip of the beak, each piece ready to endure for another century!

Weight: 18Kg
Dimensions: 30×35×190 (L × W × H cm, approximate)
Materials and process: Long dead wood, Sculpted, welded and attached onto a recycled marine grade stainless steel armature
Cost: £3,900

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