Houston Llew Spiritile #238 - Fulfillment, RETIRED, 1st Ed.

Description: This listing is for a Houston Llew Spiritile #238 - Fulfillment. I am listing the condition as NEW because it comes in the original box, and has never been hung on my wall. This is a 1st Edition Spiritile that is hard to find! 1st Edition tiles are hand written on the back with the name and number on the back vs. having a stamp like the rest of the Spiritiles produced after the first few, which makes this tile rarer than others produced. The list price of current Spiritiles are $199. The quote on the sides: "You will always be the miracle that makes my life complete." - George Strait Release Date: July 30, 2019Retirement Date: March 6, 2024Collection: Surprise IIDimensions: 8.5" x 5.25" x 1.75" Artist Statement: "One of two very special Spiritiles released in honor of Houston's second-born son. 'Fulfillment' is dedicated from Houston to his child, and is a representation of the wholeness one feels when they have created a family. To view the Spiritiles made in honor of his first-born son, see 184 'Lil Llew under the Retired collection of Spiritiles. Read below for Houston's release announcement of 238 'Fulfillment' and 239 'Sterling.' - "Three years ago, I was scared and overjoyed to welcome my first child into the world. He took life by the wing and pulled my wife and me into a new world, making the face of our days completely new. When we learned we would welcome another child this year, my oldest became so excited to have a friend like him join our family. Along the way, one day I was designing new Spiritiles in my workshop when my son wandered in to see what I was doing. He saw the elephants Spiritile design, loved it (he loves animals!), and asked if he could give it to his soon-to-be-born baby brother. “Of course,” I said. “In fact, you can give him this very first one.” It was his turn to be overjoyed. When the time came for my second son to be born, I wasn’t nearly as scared. My oldest was testament that I could keep a child alive, love them, and teach them to love in return. It is with this feeling of fulfillment and unwavering joy that I release these two Spiritiles as a humble gift - the first from me, the second from my oldest - to the newest love of my life. My son, thanks to you, your mother, and your new best friend of a brother, my life is made complete." These spiritiles are made by hand with USA-sourced copper, glass enamel, and a custom wood box frame out of his studio in Atlanta, GA. Please note that when the copper topped with glass enamel are removed from the kiln, it is then rolled over with a rolling pin to create an effect called crazing. These tiny cracks are seen on the glass enamel which increase the luminescence of the piece. Each piece is unique with crazing. ***I HAVE OTHER CURRENT & RETIRED SPIRITILES THAT I AM SELLING. PLEASE REACH OUT IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A PARTICULAR ONE!*** Please contact me with any questions that you may have. I am happy to take more photos if needed. Thank you :)

Price: 275 USD

Location: Fuquay Varina, North Carolina

End Time: 2024-11-04T18:09:25.000Z

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