Rare as hens teeth

Actually this little chapie is perhaps even rarer than hens teeth!
The Scottish Pine marten, I discovered was rare back in the 40's
when I read 'Taka the Otter one popped up in the book briefly.
I just absolutely fell in love with the little chap
and he was soo calling out to be painted.
He sold pretty fast to someone obviously with my sentiments,
from the ATA gallery in Akaroa.