Lot Essay
PAULA STRETHILL-SMITH
Paula is a miniature bear artist working from home since 1992. Recent work includes antique look miniature bears made with hand dyed distressed mohair plush. 'The Chimney Sweeps' shows Smudger a 4in. bear wearing sack trousers with belt and braces. Alfie sits in his cart with his tools, wearing street urchin trousers tied with string, and a jaunty cap. The cart is pulled by Spike, a 3in. terrier dog.
Paula is a miniature bear artist working from home since 1992. Recent work includes antique look miniature bears made with hand dyed distressed mohair plush. 'The Chimney Sweeps' shows Smudger a 4in. bear wearing sack trousers with belt and braces. Alfie sits in his cart with his tools, wearing street urchin trousers tied with string, and a jaunty cap. The cart is pulled by Spike, a 3in. terrier dog.