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Tennants Auctioneers on Border Fine Arts
by BFA Collector on January 21, 2019 - 0 Comments
Between 1974 and 2016 Border Fine Arts produced naturalistic figurines and tableaux of farming, wildlife and rural scenes, which drew inspiration from the countryside surrounding their factory in Langholm in the Scottish Borders. The picturesque town of Langholm sits just eight miles north of the border, amidst rolling hills and farmland. The company was started […]
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Border Fine Arts to Close Langholm Factory
by BFA Collector on October 21, 2016 - 0 Comments
The Border Fine Arts factory in Langholm is to close with the loss of 43 jobs. Another nine will go at their shop in the town’s High Street. Owners Enesco Ltd blamed falling consumer demand for their famous figurines. A spokesman said: “It is with deep sadness that we have opened consultations to consider the […]
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Annual Fair 2012 – 15th & 16th September
by BFA Collector on August 5, 2012 - 0 Comments
Annual Fair 2012 15th & 16th September We are pleased to announce that our 2012 Annual Fair will he held at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September. More details will follow soon, but in the meantime if you would like to see this fantastic venue, please log onto their website […]
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Sold at Auction February 2010
by BFA Collector on September 13, 2010 - 0 Comments
The following items were sold at auction February 2010. Border Fine Arts model ‘A Warm Day Walling’, model No. JH31 by Ray Ayres, Ltd. edition No. Artists Proof 5/1250, 19cm high on wood base with box and certificate. SOLD for £220 Someone got a bargain here! A Border Fine Arts Fordson Major E1ADDN Tractor […]
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Country Artists Guild to Cease
by BFA Collector on September 12, 2010 - 0 Comments
The Following announcement has been made by the Country Artists Guild. Dear Country Artists Guild Member We regret to announce that the Country Artists Collectors’ Guild will cease operating on 31st December 2010. This is due to the decreasing number of members of the Guild, and the lack of support for the special member-only figurines. This […]
