Miniature Ox Auction

Artist - Caroline Ritson

Caroline Ritson lives in Oxfordshire and exhibits widely, including in Oxfordshire Artweeks. During OxTrail Caroline's sculpture Looking for Alice kept watch over Leiden Square in the Westgate. This latest miniature ox brings together bright colours and a lot of love!

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Antler Wilding Illustration

Antler Wilding Illustration created the extremely popular Oxslips and Cowslips for OxTrail, which resided in University Parks. No Christmas jumper day would be complete without this latest creation!

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Sian Tezel

Sian is an Oxford-based artist who works at the Bodleian Library. Sian's OxTrail oxen Manu and Mini Manu were inspired by the Library's manuscript The Romance of Alexander. They spent the trail grazing in the Old Quad at the Bodleian Library and in the Weston Library. Sian's latest creation is a wonderful addition to the miniature herd.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Hailey Paige

Hailey Paige joined the Sobell House earlier in the year as Events Planner and has worked tirelessly to create all the OxTrail events. Hailey has created this little ox as part of this final OxTrail event.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Fancy creating your own miniature ox?  This is your last chance...

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Beth Marsh

Beth Marsh is the Director of Fundraising at Sobell House Hospice. Beth's vision, hard work and dedication brought OxTrail to Oxfordshire this summer. In moments of downtime, Beth likes to paint and has created Buttercup to join this mini herd.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Judy Guillery - Judee Tree Art

Judy Guillery is a freelance illustrator and self confessed scribbler, based in Swindon. Judy created Os+Xs for OxTrail, which grazed happily outside St Mary's Church during the trail. This latest colourful creation joins our miniature herd for our final OxTrail event.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Catherine Rye

Coppernicus is a steampunk tiny ox made from riveted copper. During the day he is an ornament made from real copper leaf. At night he roams around the old buildings of Oxford getting into all the small places looking for broken machinery, winding up gears and bringing clocks back to life.

If your bid for Coppernicus is successful, you will also get my Creative Garden calendar. As well as 13 original images, you get access to a video playlist of tutorials to accompany each month, to inspire your own artistic journey.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Beth Marsh

Beth Marsh is the Director of Fundraising at Sobell House Hospice. Beth's vision, hard work and dedication brought OxTrail to Oxfordshire this summer. Following both the ox pun and festive themes Beth has created this little Christmas ox.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Meginigann

As a Polish immigrant in the UK, Meginigann is adjusting to a new culture while still holding on to their Polish heritage, and finds comfort in our shared values. Meginigann created Polish Folk for OxTrail which welcomed visitors to University Parks throughout the trail. This latest brightly coloured creation joins the miniature herd for this final OxTrail event. 

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Beth Marsh

Beth Marsh is the Director of Fundraising at Sobell House Hospice. Beth's vision, hard work and dedication brought OxTrail to Oxfordshire this summer. Another ox pun special from Beth!

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Deborah Balchin

Deborah played a pivotal role in OxTrail as Art Lead, shortlisting designs, supporting the OxTrail artists and ensuring they were in perfect condition throughout the trail and at auction. Deborah has designed this miniature ox to join this unique mini herd.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Sian Tezel

Sian is an Oxford-based artist who works at the Bodleian Library. Sian's OxTrail oxen Manu and Mini Manu were inspired by the Library's manuscript The Romance of Alexander. They spent the trail grazing in the Old Quad at the Bodleian Library and in the Weston Library. Sian's latest miniature creation is a wonderful addition to the miniature herd.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - MrASingh

MrASingh is a multi-award-winning artist who captivates audiences through mesmerising patterns, vibrant colours, and textured mixed-media artworks.  He created the fabulous DoodleOx for OxTrail.  This miniature creation is one of a pair, a duo of festive sparkle!

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Beth Marsh

Beth Marsh is the Director of Fundraising at Sobell House Hospice. Beth's vision, hard work and dedication brought OxTrail to Oxfordshire this summer. Beth has created this wonderful miniature golden ox and coined a new ox pun in the process!

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Dave Matthews

Dave is a great Sobell House friend and has been supporting in the background for OxTrail.  An avid Guns N' Roses fan, Dave has created a fabulous miniature ox based on the albums Use your Illusion I and II.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Karis Harrington

Karis Harrington is a freelance artist based on the Oxford Canal aboard an old butty. The boat serves as a floating studio in which to daydream and make things. Karis created our wonderful Mythox for the OxTrail raffle and supported OxTrail in many ways. This latest creation will add a touch of sparkle this festive season.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Beth Marsh

Beth Marsh is the Director of Fundraising at Sobell House Hospice. Beth's vision, hard work and dedication brought OxTrail to Oxfordshire this summer. Holly is a little festive ox to add to the miniature herd

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Philippa Muir

The artist, Philippa Muir, is inspired by colour, nature and its patterns to create illustrative and narrative art. Cowmouflage welcomed visitors to County Hall throughout OxTrail. Her latest miniature ox is inspired by the festive season.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - RAWZ

Multimedia artist RAWZ, from Greater Leys in Oxford, created the imaginative Dreams of the Spires for OxTrail, which resided outside Saïd Business School. This latest intricate miniature creation is offered for auction with a framed painting to complement it.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Judy Guillery - Judee Tree Art

Judy Guillery is a freelance illustrator and self confessed scribbler, based in Swindon. Judy created Os+Xs for OxTrail, which grazed happily outside St Mary's Church during the trail. This latest miniature creation will add a touch of sparkle this festive season.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Isla May

Isla May, an artist and A Level student, was one of the youngest artists for OxTrail, creating Once upon a Dreaming Spire. Her miniature ox design is inspired by bioluminescent fungi and fireflies.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Mary Blackshaw

Mary, also known as 'BaaBaa Blackshaw' is an illustrator from Oxfordshire who is inspired by outsider art and folklore. Mary created A Map of Oddfordshire for OxTrail. For her miniature creation Mary was inspired by the work of Mary Moser, one of the most celebrated female artists of 18th century Britain, and has depicted flowers that are endangered in Oxfordshire on her ox.

This auction lot includes a packet of seeds.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Sarah Hutchinson-Jarman

Sarah Hutchinson-Jarman is an Oxfordshire-based author and illustrator. Sarah created two popular oxen for OxTrail, Oxford's Starry Night and Finding Home. This latest miniature ox is a berry inspired creation.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Mary Blackshaw

Mary, also known as 'BaaBaa Blackshaw' is an illustrator from Oxfordshire who is inspired by outsider art and folklore. Mary created Map of Oddfordshire for OxTrail.  Inspired by the work of Mary Delany, the 18th century floral artist, Mary has depicted flowers that no longer exist in Oxfordshire.

This auction lot includes a packet of seeds.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Simon Hicks

Simon Hicks is the Director (and head of colouring in!) at ROCKETFUEL Creative, a graphic design and web design agency based in Abingdon. Creator of Oxley, the hero ox for OxTrail, Simon was part of the OxTrail journey from the start. His latest creation takes the 'ox pun' to a new level.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Karis Harrington

Karis Harrington is a freelance artist based on the Oxford Canal aboard an old butty. The boat serves as a floating studio in which to daydream and make things. Karis created our wonderful Mythox for the OxTrail raffle and supported OxTrail in many ways. This latest creation will add drama this festive season.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Beth Marsh

Beth Marsh is the Director of Fundraising at Sobell House Hospice. Beth's vision, hard work and dedication brought OxTrail to Oxfordshire this summer. Another ox pun ox from Beth!

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Beth Marsh

Beth Marsh is the Director of Fundraising at Sobell House Hospice. Beth's vision, hard work and dedication brought OxTrail to Oxfordshire this summer. The gift the keeps on giving!

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Sandra Russell

Sandra Russell is a painter, illustrator and storyboard artist based in the North East. Sandra's delicate and beautiful creation for OxTrail Fragile was located outside Blavatnik School of Government. Her miniature creation is inspired by flowers and the landscape around her.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Adrian Cox

Adrian has been a friend to OxTrail from the launch and supported with photography and videography for our farewell weekend. He has created this dramatic ox for this final OxTrail event.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Alexa Cox

The last and 46th ox to join the miniature herd is OzOx by Alexa Cox, Head of Creative Arts Faculty at Cheney School. The design is inspired by Wicked. 

Height: 11cm Length: 14cm Width: 5cm

Artist - Sobell House Hospice Kidlington Shop

Yvette and her team run the Kidlington shop and are always keen to get involved. They have produced this little ox using materials donated to the shop.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Michael Lambe

Michael heads up the Paintshop at MINI Plant Oxford and supported OxTrail by spraying all the oxen. Papaver, oriental poppy, is a beautiful addition to the miniature herd. 

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - J Masson

With a background in art and science, J Masson's work is inspired by new techniques in science and technology. J Masson's Dynamic Flox attracted visitors to see this brightly coloured creation at Oxford Brookes University. PolygonOx, a miniature cousin, follows the brightly coloured theme.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Amanda Quellin Art

Amanda Quellin is a professional scenic artist and illustrator who is inspired by the natural world. Fragility and Filigree were Amanda's dramatic OxTrail sculptures, welcoming visitors on their way to and from the station and overlooking Broad Street. This beautiful miniature ox is a wonderful addition to the miniature herd.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Trey Walther

Trey is passionate about Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity and Proud Oxley represents the values of Sobell House Hospice where everyone has the freedom to be themselves and equal.

This Oxen wears his colours proudly!

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Sobell House Hospice Kidlington Shop

Yvette and her team run the Kidlington shop and are always keen to get involved. They have produced this little ox using materials donated to the shop.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Dylan and Leon

Dylan and Leon are Year 9 students and joined Sobell House for work experience. They had great fun producing this cute pair of oxen during their final day.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Catherine Rye

Silvia is a botanical ox - when she’s not gracing her shelf with her silver leaf, willow, peonies and butterflies - she goes hunting around the world for exotic plants. Because she is low to the ground she finds small treasure that all the human plant hunters have missed, and brings them back to her own flowery grove.

If your bid for Silvia is successful, you will also get my Creative Garden calendar. As well as 13 original images, you will get access to a video playlist of tutorials to accompany each month, to inspire your own artistic journey.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Antler Wilding Illustration

Antler Wilding Illustration created the extremely popular Oxslips and Cowslips for OxTrail, which resided in University Parks. This gorgeous snowdrop inspired miniature ox includes a special voucher for a tour of Thenford Arboretum's Snowdrop day.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Cheryl Morley

Cheryl is the Retail Operations Manager (West) for Sobell House and supported the OxTrail Hub Shop. Cheryl's T-Ox-ic creation is sure to be a hit this Christmas!

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Yarnsy

Didcot's answer to Banksy, Yarnsy delights Oxfordshire with her crocheted creations. Tiny Tone is a miniture sibling to the small ox celebrity Tony, who spent his days in The Store during OxTrail.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - Sandra Russell

Sandra Russell is a painter, illustrator and storyboard artist based in the North East. Sandra's delicate and beautiful creation for OxTrail Fragile, was located outside Blavatnik School of Government. This latest miniature creation is inspired by the river and rowers upon it (and sometimes in it!).

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - MrASingh

MrASingh is a multi-award-winning artist who captivates audiences through mesmerising patterns, vibrant colours, and textured mixed-media artworks.  He created the fabulous DoodleOx for OxTrail.  This miniature creation is one of a pair, a duo of festive sparkle!

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm

Artist - RAWZ

Multimedia artist RAWZ, from Greater Leys in Oxford, created the imaginative Dreams of the Spires for OxTrail, which resided outside Saïd Business School. This colourful miniature creation is offered for auction with a framed painting to complement it.

Miniature ox is made of pottery bisque.  Height: 11cm  Length: 14cm  Width:  5cm