Description: Rare and unique sculpture titled ‘Silkies’ from the exhibition ‘Layers’ which explored and revealed the layers and beauty within a tree. This sculpture is almost like a small scale archeological site containing incredibly beautiful and tactile fragments of objects and bones - Tim was fascinated by the archeological sites found on Orkney.

Provenance: From the collection of Maggie Stead, Tim’s wife.

Designer: Tim Stead (1952-2000) - signed and dated 1998.

Biography: Tim Stead was a British sculptor and furniture maker. His furniture has a wonderful organic, sculptural quality and is incredibly tactile. His work shares a deep understanding and an underlying philosophy to that of George Nakashima - ‘The soul and spirit of the tree, and the dedication of the woodworker to his or her craft’.

Tim Stead’s home ‘The Steading’ in the Scottish Borders is his total work of art, a complete interior, fully furnished. In 2020 the house, interior, adjacent sawmill and workshop was designated Grade A Listed status by Historic Environment Scotland. The house and archive are now managed by the Tim Stead Trust.

Manufacturer: Tim Stead

Date: 1998

Dimensions: Width 40cm; Depth 20cm; Height 16cm.

Condition: Excellent original condition. Stunning colour and grain to the elm.