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Lot 124:
Description
This is a Houston Llew Spiritile, titled Turner Heart II, number 131 in the artist’s collection. The piece is constructed of vitreous enamel (molten glass) fired onto a copper plate that is wrapped around a solid base. The front decorative panel features a large, textured reddish-brown heart containing a smaller, pale-colored heart at its center. This imagery is set against a mottled light blue background with dark scrollwork at the bottom. The sides of the block are finished in a crackled gold-tone enamel. The top edge is inscribed with the name e.e. cummings. The left side edge is inscribed with the text i carry your heart with me, while the right side edge is inscribed (i carry it in my heart). The bottom edge features a stylized black script signature for Houston Llew. The back of the art block is finished in smooth black with a circular hanging point and bears several printed marks: 131, Turner Heart II, spiritiles by [houston llew], Glass on Copper, houstonllew.com, and atlanta usa. The item is accompanied by its original turquoise blue presentation box and a printed Collector’s Guide brochure.
Condition report:
The art block is in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or losses to the enamel work. Fine crazing is present across the enamel surfaces, which is an intentional and natural result of the kiln-firing process as documented by the artist. The original box and brochure show minimal signs of handling.
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