Red Squirrel by Reginald Price, Ceramic, Wood, Edition Signed, 41cm high by 15cm wide by 13cm deep , All Sculpture, Animals and Birds, Figurative sculpture
Red Squirrel by Reginald Price is a signed edition sculpture crafted from ceramic and wood, standing 41 cm high, 15 cm wide, and 13 cm deep. The piece presents a lifelike red squirrel, poised mid-climb on a slender tree branch. Its body stretches with agility, capturing the momentary pause of an animal alert to its surroundings.
The squirrel’s head turns slightly, eyes bright as it scans the world beyond its perch. Its bushy tail wraps around the branch, balancing the figure while adding a sense of movement. Price renders the animal’s form with keen attention to proportion and posture, conveying both lightness and strength. The fine detailing of the fur, paired with the smooth texture of the branch, creates a rich interplay of surfaces.
The wooden branch supports and frames the ceramic figure, giving the sculpture a natural context. Its subtle curves lead the viewer’s gaze upward, echoing the squirrel’s own vertical motion. The warm tones of the wood complement the squirrel’s reddish-brown colouring, enhancing the realism.
Red Squirrel celebrates the grace and alertness of its subject, freezing a fleeting woodland moment in lasting form. Through balanced composition and precise craftsmanship, Price captures not just an animal, but the essence of its lively spirit.