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Major Ribbit French Provincial Frog Statue, Rust Cast Iron 29cm
Barry French Provincial Bee Wall Decor, Matte Black Iron Wings with Distressed Wood Body
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A sculpted bee with a distressed wood body and laser-cut matte black iron wings, the boldest of the four for a graphic French country statement.
Barry is a wall-mounted decorative bee with a sculpted fir wood body and laser-cut iron wings, legs, and antennae in a deep matte black. The body is shaped in three rounded segments with a smaller domed head and small carved eye detail, finished in a soft natural wood tone with a whitewashed dry-brush highlight along the high points. The wings are veined with delicate cut-out detail, reading like an old natural history illustration against a white wall.
At 40.5 cm wide and 23.5 cm tall, Barry reads as a generous statement on a wall rather than a small accent. Of the four bees in the collection, his black wings are the boldest tone, with the strongest silhouette against pale walls and the most graphic presence. He belongs in spaces where you want a single confident wall accent, or paired with Honey for a high-contrast black-and-white moment.
Why we love it
- ◆ Generous 40.5 cm wingspan, scaled to read as a statement rather than a small wall accent
- ◆ Two-material story, sculpted fir wood body paired with laser-cut iron wings, legs, and antennae for a lovely texture contrast
- ◆ Matte black wings, the boldest of the four colours, a graphic silhouette against pale walls that reads like a botanical illustration
- ◆ Part of a four-bee collection, also available in buttercup yellow (Maya), sage green (Willy), and white (Honey) for grouping
Dimensions & Details
| Width | 40.5 cm (wingspan) |
| Height | 23.5 cm |
| Depth | 4 cm |
| Weight | 0.28 kg (net) |
| Materials | Fir wood (body) and iron (wings, legs, antennae) |
| Finish | Natural wood with whitewash dry-brush body, matte black iron wings |
| Mounting | Wall-mounted (fixings not supplied) |
| Style | French Provincial · French country · garden room · whimsical |
| Suitable for | Indoor only |
How to style it
Barry's bold matte black wings work best where you want graphic contrast, here are a few placements:
- Mount him solo on a white or pale wall, where his silhouette reads strongest against the light background
- Pair with Honey (white) for a high-contrast black-and-white moment, or group all four with Maya (yellow) and Willy (sage green) for a four-bee swarm across a feature wall
- Style above a console or sideboard in an entryway or study, where the graphic silhouette reads as a small piece of art
- Use in a modern French Provincial or modern country space where you want a single dramatic accent, paired with other monochrome wall pieces
Stylist's Tip Bees in nature don't fly in formation, and they look best on a wall the same way. When grouping Barry with his sisters, stagger the heights and angle the bodies slightly so they read as a swarm in flight rather than a tidy row. Vary the spacing too, with some closer together and some drifting out.
Care & Keeping
Dust gently with a soft dry cloth or a soft-bristle brush, paying attention to the laser-cut wing detail where dust collects. Avoid wet cleaning, harsh chemicals, and prolonged damp. The wood body can be wiped with a barely damp cloth and dried immediately. Indoor only, the painted iron wings and natural wood body are not weather-rated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it come with wall fixings?
No, wall fixings are not supplied. Barry weighs only 0.28 kg net, so a small picture hook, panel pin, or 3M adhesive hook is enough on plasterboard. On harder walls (brick, render), a lightweight wall anchor will do.
Are the wings sharp?
The laser-cut iron wings have smooth, finished edges suitable for indoor decorative use. They are not weapon-sharp, but as with any thin metal, handle carefully when installing and keep out of reach of small children who might grab at the wings.
Can I use him outdoors or in a covered patio?
Indoor only. The wood body and painted iron wings are not weather-rated, so direct rain, humidity, or prolonged sun will affect the finish. He is well suited to sunrooms, enclosed conservatories, and garden rooms with full weather protection.
How does Barry compare to the other bees in the collection?
All four bees share the same body shape and 40.5 cm wingspan, with the wing colour the point of difference. Maya wears warm buttercup yellow, Willy wears soft sage green, Barry wears matte black, and Honey wears antique white. Barry pairs particularly well with Honey for a high-contrast black-and-white statement.
What style of decor does he suit?
French Provincial, modern French country, modern cottage, Hamptons, Scandi, monochrome interiors, garden room, study, and entryway. The matte black tone gives him a more grown-up reading than the other bees, suiting graphic and minimal palettes especially well.
Will every piece look exactly like the photos?
Barry is hand-finished, so the whitewash distribution on the wood body and slight variations in wing paint coverage are natural. Each piece reads as gently aged rather than mass-produced.
Because Barry is hand-finished, slight variations in patina, paint coverage, and wood grain are natural and add to the unique character of each piece. Colour may also vary slightly between screens, all photography is taken in natural light.
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