Official Autographed Editions
Happy New Year from The Trail of Painted Ponies! We would like to begin the New Year with an update regarding the Official Autographed Editions. In the past, we offered all of the figurines in each release as an "Official Autographed Edition." This has become increasingly difficult with each release, since many artists are also working professionals who have very busy schedules and who travel quite a bit. Many new artists are also living outside of the United States, making this even more challenging. For these reasons, The Trail of Painted Ponies will ONLY offer the Official Autographed Editions on a select basis from this point forward. Artists will continue to sign and embellish their Painted Ponies and sell them through the Painted Ponies Gallery, or through art shows and exhibitions. With the new Winter 2012 Ponies, "A Gift from the Sea," by acclaimed equestrian artist Kim McElroy, will be the only figurine offered as an "Official Autographed Edition." The other Painted Ponies in this collection may be purchased as signed or embellished figurines from the Painted Ponies Gallery. This is an exceptional opportunity for collectors to continue to build value in their collections. |
Welcome Acclaimed Equine Artist Kim McElroy
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“A Gift from the Sea” is truly brought to life with the embellishments added by artist Kim McElroy. Waves spill onto a small sandy beach, where delicate shells and quartz-colored rocks have washed ashore. Kim has carefully created this magical beach scene, and added sand, shells and rocks to the front of the base just for this special Autographed Edition figurine. Two distinctive hoof prints are visible in the sand, soon to be peacefully washed away by the salty sea. A moment in time is captured just before the ocean washes away the prints, the powerful waves hold their breath, and the pearlescent horse rears up to gallop from the depths of the ocean. It is accompanied by two mystical wave-horses, one on each side, guiding it’s way to the magical beach that Kim has created, just for the Autographed Edition “A Gift from the Sea.” |
With the Winter 2012 Release, The Trail of Painted Ponies would like to welcome a distinguished equine painter to our stable of artists. You may have seen Kim McElroy's evocative explorations of the horse as a source of inspiration on Leanin' Tree Greeting Cards and Bradford Exchange Collectors Plates, as well as on clothing and calendars and in books. Now she has brought her passion for horses and her singular style of painting to The Trail with "A Gift from the Sea," a dramatic representation of a magnificent stallion seeming to materialize out of the froth of a crashing wave. As with much of her artwork, it is powerful, mystical, and triggers an emotional response both in people who are involved with horses, and also to those whose connection to horses lies in the imagination. "As an equine artist, my life's work is to express myself through images of horses," Kim says. "In my quest to portray horses in ways that are meaningful rather than merely aesthetic, I have found that horses represent a bottomless pool of powerful personal interpretations. Horses are more than beautiful animals; they are beings that embody ranges of expression from quietude to intense emotion. Their beauty, strength and wild nature strikes a chord in us which no other animal touches." |
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Guaranteed low first edition numbers. To take advantage of this opportunity, pre-order now before they sell out!
We invite you to be one of the handful of collectors to purchase one of these spectacular, new limited edition Painted Ponies! Talk about a tremendous value, here is what makes the Autographed Editions so special:
- Each Painted Pony Figurine is autographed and embellished by the artist
- Each Painted Pony Figurine is sequintially hand-numbered by the artist
- Each Painted Pony Figurine comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
- There are only 100 Autographed Edition A Gift from the Sea Figurines
- A Gift from the Sea Autographed Edition Figurines are $75. each
- The demand for these figurines is tremendous and the availability is limited
- Collectors may purchase no more than two Autographed Edition Figurines
Collect all of The Trail of Painted Ponies with confidence, knowing that you are purchasing from the Official Trail of Painted Ponies Store. And, with every purchase, The Trail of Painted Ponies makes a donation to support the arts, education, animals and the environment. Together, we are making a creative difference in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I purchase my Autographed Edition Painted Ponies?
Autographed Edition Ponies will be available EXCLUSIVELY through The Trail of Painted Ponies Official Store. Pre-Order online Click Here or order by phone 1 800 500-5779.
Can I buy more than one Autographed Pony at a time?
Yes, collectors may purchased more than one Autographed Edition figurine at a time.
Can I request a specific number in the series?
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate requests for specific numbers. Orders will be processed as they are placed and matched with the lowest corresponding edition numbers, i.e. the first order received will be matched with the lowest edition number available, the second with the next lowest, etcetera. All of the Autographed Edition Painted Ponies will be First Edition figurines.
Are Painted Ponies available exclusively as Autographed Editions?
No, all Painted Pony Figurines are also available in an Open Edition. For details Click Here.
Payment
The Trail of Painted Ponies accepts credit card payments only. Your credit card company will be contacted for an authorization of funds, but your card will not be charged until your Autographed Edition Painted Pony is shipped.
Do you accept international orders?
Yes. Special shipping charges will apply.
How much can I expect my signed edition to appreciate in value?
While we cannot predict the precise value of any signed editions, we do think that these unique and limited editions will increase in value.
Happy Trails!
