{"product_id":"serene-2026","title":"\"Pootle\" 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePootle\u003c\/strong\u003e is an original sculpture by New Zealand artist John Allen, made from pōhutukawa roots reclaimed from fallen trees in the Auckland region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts name is a nod to Pooh Bear - the resemblance is in their posture. Like Pooh, \u003cem\u003ePootle\u003c\/em\u003e is round, soft and unhurried, resting, in his own gentle way, easily content and never in a rush to be anywhere but where he already is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pōhutukawa roots' natural grain, contours and character remain central to the finished work. An oil-and-wax finish enriches the timber's colour and grain while preserving its distinctly organic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee at the \"Curious\" exhibition at Little Rosie, 76 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland, from 29 September to 13 October 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArtwork details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Allen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reclaimed pōhutukawa root from fallen Auckland-region trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil and wax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190 height × 190 × 80 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original, one-of-a-kind sculpture, fourth in the Dog series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JOHN ALLEN SCULPTOR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58939879588000,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8172\/0224\/files\/Photoroom_20260925_184839.jpg?v=1790389174","url":"https:\/\/www.johnallensculptor.com\/products\/serene-2026","provider":"JOHN ALLEN SCULPTOR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}