Apart from being an incredible needlewoman and tapestry designer, my mother is also a well-known sculptor of dogs.
Mum trained at St Martin’s School of Art (now known as Central Saint Martins at University of the Arts, London) in the late 1950’s.
She studied under Elizabeth Frink, Anthony Caro, Eduardo Paolozzi and Edward Middleditch.
It was the celebrated artist, Mr Middleditch, who asked Mum “can you knit?”.
When Mum brightly replied “yes” she was then told “why don’t you go home and do it!”
I, for one, am very glad Mum didn’t trot home and look for her knitting needles, (though she has knitted many lovely creations for me and my children).
If it is any consolation, Mr Middleditch spent most of his tutoring life asleep drunk on a trestle table in one of the studios.
After remarrying, Mum needed to earn a living and decided to take up sculpture again.
Over the years, Mum has worked hard creating individual hand-made porcelain dogs.
Mum has many collectors of her work all over the world.
She can make every breed of dog and mongrels from photographs of beloved dogs.
Also, Mum has been, with her models, a regular exhibitor to Crufts and international dog shows.
Because Mum loves dogs, she knows how to capture them in porcelain….
(and the occasional lion and unicorn, if requested).
(No, I can’t do this – not even slightly – please don’t ask me to)
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Does your very talented Mum have one of a Spanish Water Dog? If so, would she sell one?
My best friend has 4 SWD at home, her oldest is my dog BFF. Miss Nita, aged 15yrs old.
If you are serious, email me and I will talk to Mum. She says she has made many of them.
I will.
Mum’s agent is http://www.rabartforfineart.com/models-by-eve-pearce-8-c.asp
Get in contact with them xx
I have two eve pearce pieces, both papillons, red/white, lying down with front paws crossed, and the black and white that I can see in one of your photo’s
Oh wow. Look after them.
I thought the b/w one was identical to the one in your photo, but there is a slight difference, the back legs on mine are not flatlooks like the pap is crouching down. Does the 1/1 mean they are one-off pieces? I absolutely adore them and would never part with them.
They are all one-off pieces. Mum hand sculpted every piece and then hand painted every dog. She had no help, no apprentice. She did everything herself, by hand.
You need to talk to Mum’s agent – http://www.rabartforfineart.com/models-by-eve-pearce-8-c.asp
I think a porcelain sheep is in order, don’t you?
Surely Lambie is enough of a dog to qualify as a subject? That face!
And more seriously, what about your beloved BeAnne?
Oh yes. I have BeAnne immortalised.
I am awestruck by your Mom’s talent!! Her porcelain dogs are beautiful….but that tapestry….incredible!! Did you inherit any of her artistic abilities??
In a word, no!
(but I can the odd photograph and I play the flute according to my mother “beautifully”!
In a word, no!
Those sculptures are stunning. How I would love one of my dog
your mum is quite a talented artist. her sculptures are wonderful and the tapestry in your post from the other day is unbelievable!
Dear Frances, These dogs are just incredible. Does your mother have a website online? I have friends with golden retrievers, chocolate labs, a brindle boxer, and others. I love the work she does. wow. When do you head back home? Hope all continues to be well back there.
This is Mum’s agent – http://www.rabartforfineart.com/models-by-eve-pearce-8-c.asp
I’m just too blown away by this. I’m not one for figurines of shepherd boys and dainty misses but these are priceless.
Absolutely remarkable – what a very talented lady. Has she captured your dogs in porcelain?
Oh yes! They are wonderful x
Treasures! Did I see BeAnne in one of those photos?
Your mother is so creative and talented! There is also an Eve Pearce in Vermont who creates tapistry. (including “Four Girls and an Apple, Mustang, Nepal”, 1999) Everyone needs to follow their own path….
Is a West Highland White Terrier available for purchase?
Mum can make them to order. Do you want to contact her?
Interested in purchasing two Westies. What would be the cost?
I will email you Mum’s address, phone number and email.
Hi, is Eve Pearce trading/selling her sculptures at Crufts this year please??
I will contact you via your email address.
These are beautiful, is it possible to buy direct from your mum.
Yes – give her a ring. I will email you her phone number.
Hi Frances, I would love to tell your Mum how much I cherish the 3 Westies I bought from Zelli in 1999. I had checked there before, on my infrequent trips to London, but they were always sold out. I didn’t even know the name of the artist until today (20 Sept. 2020). That day in August, 1999 they were unwrapping 3 of them and all were on the counter as I walked in to the shop. I waited for them all to be unwrapped. I purchased them all. On the way back to my hotel, I tripped and the bag they were in hit the concrete hard. I twisted my ankle and got a migraine, very upset that I had probably demolished her 3 dogs. Lots of money for a middle school teacher to spend! As soon as I got to my hotel, I unwrapped them, and they were perfect! The next day as I was boarding my flight back to USA, I was stopped by Delta Airlines personnel, and questioned as to why I looked so angry/upset. I told the I had a cold, a bad migraine (had to sleep on the plane lying down) and a twisted ankle. And that I had thought I had broken 3 expensive ceramic dogs I had waited YEARS to get. The Westies reside in a very special case in my bedroom. And now I know your Mum, Eve Pearce, is the artist. I spent all day today trying to search for artists who made dogs with spiky hair. I couldn’t even remember the name of the shop…Zelli.
So I would love it if you could give me her email, so I can relay this story to her and my appreciation of her work. I’d be so grateful to tell her how much I cherish these 3 Westies. She is such am amazing artist. But you know that already. After I send this, I am going to explore your site. Many thanks, and stay safe and healthy in these crazy Covid times. Dee
Oh, I most definitely will! She will be thilled and I am so glad they survived the wretched ankle and migraine (poor, poor you x).
Mum is still working – aged 80 (I know!). I am seeing her next week for the first time in nearly a year. Of course with this wretched Covid, we all had to miss her 80th which was miserable as it was a big deal.
Anyway, thank you for writing. I know Mum will be very happy to hear your message. Lots of love x
Hello! I’ve just discovered your mom’s creations and I would love to ask if she still makes those. I would love a sculpture of a Saluki. Doesn’t really have to be my boy but I would do anything for having a figurine of my favorite breed
Hello.
Please contact Barry Medforth – barry@westgategiftware.co.uk – Barry sells Mum’s dogs. She thinks he has a Saluki figurine. Hope that helps. Xx
I would like very much to thank your mother for the beautiful borzoi she created. We bought it many years ago and still have the card with my name on it, your signature and a manager’s signature as well. I treasure it greatly, and it is a favorite in my collection.
Hi! I just purchased one of your Mom’s beautiful Yorkie creations on EBay. I didn’t know anything about your Mom’s wonderful talent until now. I’ve been trying to find out all information I can about her. I’m over the moon to add this beautiful piece to my Yorkie collection.
I am so pleased. My mother was a wonderful artist. Enjoy your piece. Xx
Thank you! Oh… I forgot to ask. I can’t see her mark on the bottom of my piece from the EBay photos, but how do I decipher it when I receive it. I want to know what I’m looking at going forward. Who knows, maybe I’ll find another one I can’t live without. This little Yorkie has a red bow and its head is resting on a bolster pillow that has little pink flowers and green leaves. It’s so sweet. I appreciate you taking the time to respond.
She may not have marked it. Send me a photo and I can verify it for you. I would know her work anywhere. Thordale144@gmail.com
Hi, Frances. I just purchased a head study of an Irish Wolfhound or Scottish Deerhound from ebay. I have long admired your mother’s work, and I wanted it because it looks so much like my wolfhound girl Brynn. I would love to know if you know anything more about it. Thank you!
I will email you later. Mum loved wolfhounds. You are lucky,