The Partridge | A1 relief sculpture, limited edition of 10
 
The bird of the first. Where the grouse belongs to the moor and the Glorious Twelfth, the partridge marks the real opening of the driven season on the first of September — the bird more of us actually shoot, walk up, and watch break low and fast over a hedge. This piece takes that neat, round, unmistakable silhouette and repeats it across an A1 field in a palette that speaks as much to contemporary art as it does to the season.
 
I keep coming back to the game birds — the grouse, and now the partridge — because they're the shapes of the year for anyone who lives this life. This one has a quieter charm than the grouse: less swagger, more character, a bird that rewards a second look.
 
Each bird is drawn by hand, precision-cut, and painted in high-gloss saturated pigments before being raised 5mm from the mounting board in a floating relief. The unglazed presentation lets the gloss of the paint do what it should — nothing dulls the colour.
 
The edition
Strictly limited to 10 in the A1 format. Each piece hand-signed, titled and numbered. Once the run is complete, this composition will not be reproduced.
 
Specifications
A1 hand-painted relief sculpture (594 × 841mm)
Each partridge hand-drawn, precision-cut and individually painted in high-gloss pigment
Heavyweight archival stock
5mm floating relief, unglazed
Supplied unframed
 
Price: £495 — includes secure UK shipping.
 
Framing available on request. My framer works in hardwood (dark or light) with museum glass; bespoke framing for a piece this size typically adds £280–£380 depending on the wood and mount you choose. Please get in touch for a quote before ordering if you'd like the piece framed.