{"product_id":"hand-carved-eurasian-bullfinch-figurine-black-walnut-base","title":"Eurasian Bullfinch Figurine — Hand-Carved Basswood, Hand-Painted, Black Walnut Base","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEurope's Most Exquisitely Coloured Garden Bird — Carved by Hand, Painted in Rose-Pink and Slate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eurasian Bullfinch Figurine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basswood (bird), Black Walnut (base)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bird 3.5\" L | Base 1.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figurine only, or Figurine + Gift Box\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEurasian Bullfinch\u003c\/strong\u003e is, by the quiet consensus of European birdwatchers, one of the most beautiful birds on the continent. The male is extraordinary — a deep rose-pink breast that seems almost too vivid to be real, a jet-black cap and face, slate-grey back, and a bold white rump that flashes as he moves through the hedgerow. This hand-carved, hand-painted basswood figurine captures that vivid plumage and compact, rounded form in remarkable artisan detail. Mounted on a solid \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Walnut base\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a luminous, refined piece that brings the colour and quiet beauty of the European countryside into any home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery figurine is carved and painted entirely by hand — no molds, no shortcuts. Just skilled craftsmanship and genuine appreciation for one of Europe's most cherished songbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ Choose Your Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEurasian Bullfinch\u003c\/strong\u003e — Figurine with Black Walnut base, ready to display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEurasian Bullfinch + Gift Box\u003c\/strong\u003e — Includes a premium gift box, beautifully presented and ready to give. No wrapping needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ What Makes This Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-carved basswood body\u003c\/strong\u003e — lightweight yet durable, crisp detail at 3.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-painted plumage\u003c\/strong\u003e — vivid rose-pink breast, jet-black cap, slate-grey back, and white rump, layered by brush for jewel-like vibrancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Walnut base\u003c\/strong\u003e — rich, dark hardwood with natural grain variation; deep tones make the bird's colours shine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact display size\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bird: 3.5\" L | Base: 1.5\" H — perfect for windowsills, desks, bookshelves, and display cabinets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruly one-of-a-kind\u003c\/strong\u003e — handmade means no two pieces are identical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ Perfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBird lovers, birders, and European wildlife enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of handmade wooden art, folk art, and nature sculptures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNature-inspired home décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden birdwatchers — the Bullfinch is one of the most celebrated sightings in the British garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoughtful gifts: birthdays, housewarmings, holidays, Christmas, retirement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who has glimpsed that flash of rose-pink in a winter hedgerow and stopped to watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ The Story Behind the Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Eurasian Bullfinch has a complicated history with humans. For centuries, orchard keepers considered it a pest — its fondness for fruit buds could strip an apple tree bare before a single blossom opened. In Tudor England, there were bounties on its head. And yet, it has always been loved. Its colours are so improbable, so richly saturated, that it seems less like a wild bird and more like something a painter invented. In Japan, where it was introduced as a cage bird in the 17th century, it became a cultural icon — the \u003cem\u003euso\u003c\/em\u003e — associated with good fortune and the New Year. In Britain, it remains one of the most sought-after garden visitors. 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Dust gently with a soft dry cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach figurine is made to order and finished by hand. Slight variations in colour and grain are a natural part of the handmade process — and what makes yours truly one of a kind.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wooden Islands","offers":[{"title":"Eurasian Bullfinch","offer_id":43819053744163,"sku":"FIG-Eurasian-Bullfinch","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eurasian Bullfinch + Gift Box","offer_id":43819053776931,"sku":"FIG-Eurasian-Bullfinch-G","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/7529\/3731\/files\/EurasianBullfinch_10.jpg?v=1787209187","url":"https:\/\/woodenislands.shop\/products\/hand-carved-eurasian-bullfinch-figurine-black-walnut-base","provider":"Wooden Islands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}