All the King's horses, and all the King's men, Couldn't put the Green Man together again Commissioned by Their Majesties The King and Queen, this egg was painted by Alice Shirley, alumnus of The Royal Drawing School

Alice Shirley is an artist and designer who works exclusively by hand in a wide variety of materials. Her work primarily focuses on the natural world and storytelling. She has been collaborating with the French fashion house Hermès Paris creating designs for their silk scarves, has worked with other luxury brands and completed private commissions for clients worldwide. 

Their Majesties The King and Queen, joint Presidents of Elephant Family, have commissioned an eggs-tra special sculpture to be displayed at Buckingham Palace as part of the Big Egg Hunt. Created by celebrated artist and Royal Drawing School alumnus, Alice Shirley, the Green Man Humpty Dumpty Egg gives an eco-twist to the classic nursery rhyme. Look out for a leafy green face in this intricate design, which is inspired by Their Majesties’ love of nature and conservation. The Green Man is a celebration of the natural world which also reflects that Easter is a festival of Spring. It has been created using acrylic paint and weatherproof varnish. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Delivery Information 

Elephant Family has partnered with IBI International Limited https://ibi-international.co.uk/ to ensure the safe handling and delivery of your egg/s.

Full Payment: 

Payment of donations is required in full before delivery arrangements for the egg/s can be made. 

Cancellation: 

Winning bids cannot be cancelled, and bidders are obligated to pay the full bid when the auction closes.  

Delivery Times: 

Central London deliveries will take place within 10 working days from the auction closing.  

Due to the eggs being part of a public exhibition before sale, some eggs may require touch-ups/minor restoration before being delivered. While we will endeavour to do this in a timely manner, this means we are not able to guarantee a delivery time and will only be able to provide a rough estimate at point of sale. 

Please note, because of the nature of the artwork and the need to do this work by hand, this may also mean that the egg(s) are slightly altered from the original design on delivery.  

Delivery Charges: 

Delivery rates can be found on the T&Cs page. A 10% handling fee, based on the final winning bid, will be applied in addition to delivery charges, the handling fee will cover the cost of the plinth and installation. IBI will invoice directly for all fees and charges which are subject to VAT. 

Storage Fees: 

Egg storage at IBI International is complimentary for the first 2 weeks post the auction closing date and charged at £25 per week plus VAT from then on. IBI will invoice you for this directly. In instances where the additional storage is required for restoration work, Elephant Family will cover this cost. 

International Shipping:  

International shipping will incur additional charges for customs, duties, and taxes, which are the buyer's responsibility.  

Tracking and Signature: 

IBI and Elephant Family will require a signature upon delivery to confirm receipt.  

Damage During Transit: 

If the egg is damaged during transit, the buyer should notify Elephant Family immediately. 

Long-term Care

Each egg is a unique piece of art. As such, the Elephant Family cannot guarantee the quality of the sculpture long-term. It will be for the buyer to take appropriate care to preserve its longevity. We suggest, where possible, that the eggs are kept indoors or protected from the elements. Other maintenance activities such as regular varnishing may also be helpful. Where helpful, Elephant Family is happy to contact the egg artist for more information but cannot be held responsible for any damage or issues once the egg has been delivered.