Trail of Painted Ponies FIVE CARD STUD #1459 Westland, New In Box, 1st Edition

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Trail of Painted Ponies FIVE CARD STUD #1459 Westland, New In Box, 1st Edition:
$159.95

You are offerding on The Trail of Painted Ponies FIVE CARD STUD #1459, brand new with original hang tag and box. THIS IS A 1ST EDITION HORSE #1E/7519. IT IS RETIRED AND IS GETTING HARDER TO FIND. Artistic inspiration comes in many forms. Before she began to paint her pony, Carlsbad artist Gerri Mattson, a secondary art teacher for 25 years, drew upon her experience and gave herself an assignment. She drew up a list of words relating to horse. \"Stud\" caught her eye. She started sketching related ideas. This led to the game of poker. Gambling, horse racing, casinos, and lottery images followed...

The Trail of Painted Ponies is a beautiful line of Horse figurines introduced by Westland Giftware, the creator\'s of Cow Parade. It is modeled after the New Mexico-based public art project called The Trail of Painted Ponies. In the history of art, the horse has always been an enduring source of inspiration. Giftbeat, the publication that prides itself on taking “the product pulse of the gift industry” has ranked Painted Pony figurines, manufactured and distributed by Westland Giftware, #1 in the animal-themed collectible category. Painted Pony figurines are mounted on bases similar to more expensive art pieces, and are sequentially numbered on the underside so that collectors can immediately determine where their piece fits in the casting history. By developing a regular retirement program, Painted Pony figurines have made the leap from charming collectibles purchased because people like the way they look and make them feel, to investments that are appreciating in worth. Several of these early retirees have now sold for well over $500. Collect these now before they climb any higher! These delightfully gorgeous Horses will surely be a highlight of any collection.

Artist: Gerri Mattson
Sponsor: Dorothy W. Queen and The Carlsbad Foundation
Figurine Introduction Date: January 2003
Dimensions: Approximately 6-1/4\" High X 7\" Wide
Materials: Ceramic

Please note: Although all Horses are in mint condition, occasionally a tag or box might have a slight crease or discoloration to it. We do not consider these to be damaged as this is the way we receive them directly from the factory and there is nothing that can be done about it, sorry!

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