People often tell me that they've waited, and perhaps saved, to buy a particular piece, so I wanted to let you know that now's the time to order if there's a particular bronze that you're hankering after. I hate having to increase the price of my work, but unfortunately both the cost of materials and the price of the highly skilled and intensive work of casting have risen, so on 1 September 2007 the price of some pieces will go up.

At the moment, the pieces listed below will definitely be increased as shown. The price of some other pieces will also rise, but I shan't have full details of which ones until later in the summer. If you're interested in a bronze that isn't listed here, please get in touch, and I can send you details as soon as they're available. Orders received between now and 1 September will be cast in the autumn.

• Large Mother and Child, currently £4650 will rise to £4950
• Octopus Mummy rises from £3750 to £3900
• The new Mother and 4 Children piece Bundle will go from £2850 to £3300
• Round Face, a reclining piece, rises from £3200 to £3450
• Seated Figure with a Plait will go from £3000 to £3450
• Sad Beaver, another seated piece, rises from £2750 to £2950

You can see all the sculptures (except Seated Figure with a Plait) on my website, http://www.vanessapooley.com To view a particular piece, go to the Price List, and click on the name of the sculpture.

If you'd like to place an order, please email me at vanessapooley@onetel.com, or phone 01603 663775.

Enjoy the summer!