Birthday folk art style dog with cake on his back Wacky Character

DESCRIPTION:I believe this is my very first birthday creation! (2 one listing today as well). This super adorable birthday dog is painted in a cream tone and has a papier mache like texture. Pup has cute upright ears, a big glossy nose, glossy eyes and happy grin. On his back is a birthday cake with candle and flame! Base is wood and painted in birthday pinks!Measures 4 inches wide and approx 4 inches tall. Sculpted from clay, painted, sealed, stained and signed original art!ARTIST:I am a long time artist of over 20 years in the same medium of clay art. My background includes thousands of these characters all unique and one of a kind pieces. Past successful reproduction line with companies Enesco and Dept 56. Holiday shows from 2003 - current.ARTWORK:All artwork is original, signed and dated. Each character starts off as a sketch. I then build an armature and then the sculpting begins. Once ready for paint, I apply top grade acrylics, stain and a light coating of wax.SHIPPING:Each piec