WPCNR WHITE PLAINS PEOPLE. April 20, 2004: Tipi Hedren, Director Alfred Hitchcock's ingenue and "innocent blonde" of the 1960s, the star of The Birds makes a personal appearance in White Plains Fortunoff store Saturday to promote acquisitions of the sculpture Spirit of Shambala at the Fortunoff Lladro Gallery.
Spirit of Shambala was created in a limited edition of 1,000 pieces to benefit Ms. Hedren’s Shambala Preserve, which provides homes for abandoned, abused and homeless animals, including over 60 wild cats and an African elephant. Fortunoff has acquired the only remaining pieces in this edition and will offer them exclusively during this event.
At the conclusion of the event, Lladro will present Ms. Hedren with a proceeds check for $50,000 In support of her foundation. The mission of the Shambala Reserve is to provide sanctuary for exotic animals who have suffered from gross mistreatment and neglect so they can regain their physical and mental health and live out their lives in dignity; to educate the public about exotic animals; and to advocate for legislation to protect them.
A selection of Lladro wildlife sculptures will be on display. In addition, a raffle will be held to win the sold-out limited edition Lladro sculpture, The Pelicans, valued at $1,200.
