Willow Tree – Anniversary Figurine by Susan Lordi

There's something quietly perfect about this piece. A couple seated together, comfortably close — the kind of ease that only comes from years of shared life. Susan Lordi sculpted it using her own parents as models, and the story behind it makes it all the more special.

"When I asked them to sit down and get comfortable, they just seemed to fit together so perfectly. It was such a self-directed pose, as though they've been doing it for years — and they have! They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2011. The carving on the back is a little added discovery… 'I love thee'. I like the sound of the word 'thee'. It feels poetic and intimate to me." — Susan Lordi

A deeply meaningful gift for a wedding, milestone anniversary, or Valentine's Day. Also works beautifully as part of a Willow Tree family grouping.

• Material: Hand-painted resin
• Height: 6" (15.2 cm)
• Care: Dust with a soft cloth or brush. Avoid water and cleaning solvents.