Trouble Bruin

“Trouble Bruin” was carved by British sculptor Peter Calvesbert in 2002. Hand cast and tinted in the Cotswolds region of England, this box figurine features a Grizzly bear wearing pith helmet. Open the lid to reveal a secret interior compartment. Approximate dimensions: 1.75 inches wide x 3 inches tall.

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On the bottom of this grizzly bear’s right rear paw is a pair of initials: JB, for Joanna Brunson, a dedicated HK fan. She also gets a “Hello” and a smile on the inside of the lid. On the interior is a stuffed toy zebra named “EB,” who belongs to Peter’s son Sam. On the branch is inscribed 35mph – the top speed a grizzly can reach when running (say, while chasing an ice cream van). -4 is the temperature inside Pete’s studio first thing in the morning. 30 stands for how long bears can live and 1500 lbs is the weight the largest ones may reach. The initials PC can be found carved under the left arm. The mouse shows his bravery by appearing between the vine and the bear’s foot. 2500 Version One pieces were created, portraying the bear without helmet. The edition size of Version Two is also 2500, and a helmet has been added to the bear.