Carved Otter by Richard Tompkins, Nova Scotia cast copper brooch and with many good years

and with many good years ahead

this little vase emits an aura-like radiance

even varnish on it and is in perfect condition

But what a great figure I think he is

This piece thus makes perfect sense

Carved Otter by Richard Tompkins, Nova Scotia cast copper brooch and with many good yearsThis lovely otter is by Richard Thompkins (1930 1995), a renowned Nova Scotia based Canadian carver who became known in the 1960s for his sleek, highly finished carved animals, especially his otters like this one. I believe it is carved of Butternut, finished with linseed oil and lacquer. I love that it feels super mid century but also very much product of singular sensibility. Signed Richard N. S. on the underside of the belly. 7 1 2 long x 3 1 4