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Annie Montgomerie Missies and Nippers Exhibition Catalogue

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Missies and Nippers


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.elbaliava era snoitpo ecnaniF .sliated rof pohs eht ni ksA How to purchase: All works will go live for sale on Saturday 15 August 2026. Visit YSP to shop the full exhibition in person from 10am (BST). Book your tickets here. Shop the full exhibition online from 12pm (BST). Contact us: Email: retail.shop@ysp.org.uk Phone: +44 (0)1924 832620 Please note, emails and phone lines are monitored Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm BST only. Payment options:

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Shipping information:

Works are only available to collect or ship after the exhibition end date (1 Nov 2026), we offer free collection on all exhibition pieces from The Visitor Centre Shop at Yorkshire Sculpture Park at the end of the exhibition. If you require shipping, please see pricing below: Destination: United Kingdom Europe (NON EU COUNTRIES ONLY) Rest of World

Price: £40 - £100 depending on size of work £200 - £300 depending on size of work £200 - £300 depending on size of work

All orders shipped into the US are now shipped DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) - this means YSP Shops assumes full costs for delivering goods to a buyer’s specified US location, including customs duties, taxes, and transportation costs. The total cost of your order is the price of the products ordered plus VAT, duties and delivery charges as set out in the payment section of the website.


Malady Vinyl Figure, Annie Montgomerie, 2026. “I’m Malady, I like to make myself at home in anybody’s house who has left a window open. My favourite hobbies are climbing trees and bird watching.” This limited edition vinyl figure has been exclusively created for Yorkshire Sculpture Park to coincide with the exhibition Missies and Nippers. Based on an original work in the exhibition; Malady, this vinyl figure has been created with state of the art 3D scanning technology and each model has been painted by hand to achieve the final look. Each figure comes complete with a branded box and insert card, plus a drawstring bag. Made in an exclusive quantity of 200, the base of the foot features a stamp of Annie Montgomerie’s signature. - Limited edition of 200 - Size (H x W x D): 31 x 15 x 10cm £250


Malady, Annie Montgomerie, 2025. Malady has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 47 x 19 x 10cm - Date: 2025 £3,200


Bobble, Annie Montgomerie, 2025. Bobble has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 47 x 21 x 16cm - Date: 2025 £3,460


Wilton, Annie Montgomerie, 2025. Wilton has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 46 x 17 x 11cm - Date: 2025 £3,260


Willow, Annie Montgomerie, 2025. Willow has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 47 x 23 x 16cm - Date: 2025 £3,060


Trifle, Annie Montgomerie, 2026. Trifle has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 29 x 14 x 8cm - Date: 2026 £1,860


Obble, Annie Montgomerie, 2025. Obble has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 48 x 18 x 16cm - Date: 2025 £3,260


Rubychew, Annie Montgomerie, 2025. Rubychew has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 45 x 21 x 15cm - Date: 2025 £3,260


Wiffle, Annie Montgomerie, 2025. Wiffle has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 35 x 15 x 11cm - Date: 2025 £2,460


Eeediepeeps, Annie Montgomerie, 2025. Eediepeeps has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 37 x 15 x 10cm - Date: 2025 £2,460


Mowwy, Annie Montgomerie, 2026. Mowwy has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 26 x 13 x 8 - Date: 2026 £1,560


Mumfs, Annie Montgomerie, 2026. Mumfs has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 38 x 15 x 9cm - Date: 2026 £2,460


Eggon, Annie Montgomerie, 2026. Eggon has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 40 x 16 x 16cm - Date: 2026 £2,460


Grendy, Annie Montgomerie, 2025. Grendy has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 62 x 30 x 18cm - Date: 2025 £3,660


Nettle, Annie Montgomerie, 2025. Nettle has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 43 x 21 x 17cm - Date: 2025 £2,660


Puddle, Annie Montgomerie, 2026. Puddle has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 51 x 22 x 15cm - Date: 2026 £3,060


Winky, Annie Montgomerie, 2026. Winky has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 46 x 22 x 13 - Date: 2026 £2,860


Slowboy, Annie Montgomerie, 2026. Slowboy has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 47 x 20 x 10 - Date: 2026 £3,060


Fogflow, Annie Montgomerie, 2026. Fogflow has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 56 x 17 x 10 - Date: 2026 £3,400


Teartear, Annie Montgomerie, 2026. Teartear has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 47 x 22 x 12 - Date: 2026 £3,000


Fable, Annie Montgomerie, 2025. Fable has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 49 x 21 x 18cm - Date: 2025 £3,000


Elowen, Annie Montgomerie, 2025. Elowen has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 47 x 18 x 14cm - Date: 2025 £2,800


Larfa, Annie Montgomerie, 2025. Larfa has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 61 x 23 x 16cm - Date: 2025 £3,200


Elspeth, Annie Montgomerie, 2025. Elspeth has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 80 x 27 x 21cm - Date: 2025 £4,000


Etta, Annie Montgomerie, 2025. Etta has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 58 x 19 x 10cm - Date: 2025 £3,400


Flowtsy, Annie Montgomerie, 2026. Flowtsy has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 51 x 24 x 18cm - Date: 2026 £2,800


Orbie, Annie Montgomerie, 2025. Orbie has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 46 x 19 x 17cm - Date: 2025 £3,260


Felby, Annie Montgomerie, 2025. Felby has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 48 x 21 x 11cm - Date: 2025 £3,260


Shem, Annie Montgomerie, 2026. Shem has been exclusively created for the exhibition Missies and Nippers, held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 15 Aug – 1 Nov 2026. Visit the show and explore Montgomerie’s world of quiet emotion and vulnerability, with nostalgic detail, and sweetness of young, happy wonder and the ache of feeling different. - Size (H x W x D): 48 x 19 x 17cm - Date: 2026 £3,260


Front cover image: Annie Montgomerie, 2025. Photo © Annie Montgomerie, courtesy Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Exhibition kindly supported by Little Greene Paint and Paper. Colours used: Confetti (274).


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