1996 Tom Clark Turtle Signed Gnome Figurine
$34.00
Embrace the spirit of slow and steady adventure with the intricate storytelling of this vintage Tom Clark creation. This whimsical figurine depicts a smiling bearded gnome named Turtle crawling low to the ground while carrying a heavy leather travel pack.
- SIZE: 2" H x 4.25" L (Measurements are close but approximate)
- DECADE: 1990s
- STYLE: Whimsical Woodland / Cairn Studio Collectible
- CONDITION: Very good vintage condition with an authentic artist signature clearly hand-signed on the backpack
- EXTRA NOTES: The highly detailed forest floor base is intricately layered with molded green leaves, small acorns, a boot, and a collectible coin
Dr. Tom Clark, a prominent artisan for Cairn Studio, won the hearts of worldwide collectors with his highly imaginative resin gnomes modeled after European folklore. Each unique hand-cast sculpture was embedded with complex textures and hidden meanings, beautifully using elements of nature like leaves, acorns, and everyday objects to convey a deep sense of whimsical realism.