LLADRÓ Rose Ballet Figurine. Porcelain Figure Figure.

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Designer, Year Made, Year Retired, Limited Editions, or Categories. Note that the Lladró Database is derived from publicly available Lladró product information. The Lladró Database is not associated with Lladró S.A. A Retired Collection Throughout the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, the company gained international recognition for its fine porcelain figurines. Confirming a Lladró piece’s authenticity is a two-step process. To find the product number, look for the number string’s last four digits on the right. This is the product number. First, visit the independent Lladró Database. The database can help you verify the product number on the figurine’s underside.

Gres porcelain figurines are made from matte finish porcelain with muted color finishes. Subjects feature natural-looking skin tones and textures and contrast with shiny accent glaze colors. Animal figurines feature more realistic color depth, adding to the subjects’ appeal. Don Quixote Porcelain Figurines Local antique shops will likely attract their share of Lladró figurines. Look carefully in the display cabinets or ask the shop owner for help. Be sure to evaluate the Lladró porcelain to determine its authenticity and condition. While some Lladró pieces, such as exceptional examples of their “Don Quixote” series, can come with a higher price tag, others are achievable at much more accessible prices. Below is a list of realized prices for Lladró figurines straight from the Invaluable price archive. The “Don Quixote” Series By the following decade, the Lladró was rising to acclaim in Spain and beyond. Accordingly, the Lladró company expanded and developed both specialized lines and unique treatments for their figurines. For example, the 1970s witnessed the development of the Lladró “Gres” line, which were made of a more matte finish porcelain and fired with more subdued hues. They also pioneered the ability to render small bouquets of flowers in the hands of some of their figures, a technique known as “Flowers of the Season.” Some Lladró figurines are manufactured as limited-edition pieces. Each figurine is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. When the figurines have all been sold, the company does not make more of them. With fewer limited-edition figurines on the market, each one is more valuable. Handcrafted and Retired FigurinesThe story of Lladró porcelain began in 1953, when three brothers, Juan, José, and Vicente Lladró launched their porcelain company in the Spanish town of Tavernes Blanques, a northeastern suburb of Valencia. While the first generation of their production centered on more functional pieces, Lladró shifted to focus on the figurine in the latter half of the 1950s. Their goal was in part to revive the decorative figurine tradition made popular with earlier stars of porcelain production, such as the extravagant Meissen pieces made popular in the 18th century. This revival was made easier with Lladró’s development of a streamlined firing process that allowed for a more efficient application of the characteristically rich pastel colors of their pieces. During the 1960s, Lladró developed more dynamic pieces and specialty figurines. The company also expanded production outside the Spanish market, introducing its first pieces to United States collectors in 1965. There is still strong private and primary market demand for Lladró porcelains. But they do come to auction with “diorama” works grossing the highest values. These include works with multiple figures, cars, carriages, and boats,” says Pressler. Next, ensure that the blue Lladró logotype, or maker’s mark, also appears there. Lladró began using its distinctive company logotype in 1960. Beginning in 1971, Lladró began using versions of the familiar blue stamp that read “Lladró made in Spain.” This company logotype resembles a tulip or bellflower. Determining Lladró Values

The Don Quixote series is an integral part of the Lladró porcelain brand. Inspired by the Spanish golden age literature, the Don Quixote porcelain figurines reflect this quirky fictional subject’s unconventional character. Lladró began crafting the series in the 1970s, and the line remains extremely popular. The pieces’ uncanny styling brings Don At first, the Lladró brothers sold functional pieces, such as vases and plates, at their local market. In 1955, they began making figurines, reviving the style of 18th-century makers such as Capodimonte.

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The colorful Don Quixote figurines, each of which depicts the famous Spanish novel character in a different light, have been a long-time collector favorite. Don Quixote’s poses and expressions, and his occasional companions, add to the flavor of each intriguing figurine. Look for Don Quixote figurines at your next estate sale. “Don Quixote with Sword” The iconic Lladró porcelain figurines have a colorful history. In 1953, brothers Jose, Juan, and Vicente Lladró started a part-time porcelain ceramics business near Valencia, Spain. Early, handcrafted figurines are typically worth more than mass-produced pieces. In addition, retired Lladró figurines generally have higher values than figurines that are still in production. Finally, Lladró event-based pieces also command high values. Lladró “Seconds”

Look for a ballerina’s graceful lines yet muscular legs, or see a young woman’s long, flowing skirt that simulates the folds in motion. If two or more figurines are presented together, as in a figural group, you’ll see an interplay between the two characters. Nao Porcelain Figurines The Chinashop is an independent family run business that was originally established in 1977. As well as our online store we have a beautiful shop in Burgate, near Canterbury Cathedral in Kent. In addition to searching the comprehensive Lladró Database to confirm authenticity, you can also use it to find the value of a specific Lladró piece. Search the database by Product Number or Name. Alternatively, target your inquiry by To find the product number, look for the number string’s last four digits on the right. This is the product number. Type the four-digit product number into the “Search by Product Number” box. You should see those same four digits as part of Lladró’s reference number for that figurine. This tells you that your figurine matches the one in the Lladró Database.The first thing to note is the condition of the porcelain figurine. As with other collectibles, the item’s condition plays an important role in its value. An item in mint condition, with its original box, will bring the best price. However, items in excellent condition or good condition may still be worth a lot. Limited-Edition Figurines