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The story of Lladró is the story of the family. The Lladró brothers represented their own parents in some of their early pieces, and this was the seed that would grow in later years into one of the most fertile sources of inspiration in the Lladró universe. Everyday scenes recreated in Lladró figurines reveal a complex world of stories full of emotions and feelings... More >>
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The story of Lladró is the story of the family. The Lladró brothers represented their own parents in some of their early pieces, and this was the seed that would grow in later years into one of the most fertile sources of inspiration in the Lladró universe. Everyday scenes recreated in Lladró figurines reveal a complex world of stories full of emotions and feelings... More >>
With its origins in a small farming village of Almácera, Spain, Lladró has created a respected tradition of finely crafted decorative figurines. In operation for over half a century, the family business prides itself on artisan craftsmanship. And now you can bring these distinctive pieces into your home to add a touch of warmth and artistry to any room. Lladró has figurines to match any motif or mood, which makes decorating with the pieces so easy. The figurines also make the perfect gift for someone who has a new home, recently remodeled or anyone who would appreciate a unique piece of craftsmanship in a special room.
Tranquility for the Bedroom
Looking to inspire a restful sleep or create a sanctuary for relaxation in the bedroom? Lladró specializes in figurines that convey a peaceful demeanor and comforting display. The "Precious Angel" piece for example, is a gorgeous display of serenity and spirituality. The crisp white porcelain angel is uniquely both sensuous and demure. This angelâs celestial appeal will fill any room with her soothing grace.
With a youthful frame and delicately crossed legs, this angel strikes a contemplative pose while resting on her elbows in a gentle prayer pose. Intricate details like realistic feathers on the wings, an ornamental arm band featuring green ivy and crisp leaves and flowing hair in the softest shade of dusty blonde make this a true collector's piece. The piece is completed by its overall soft matte satin porcelain finish.
Give the Gift of Beautiful Memories
Because of Lladró's fine attention to detail, each piece captures some of life's most memorable moments for posterity. That's why these figurines make such wonderfully thoughtful gifts. Imagine a wife's delight in receiving the "Happiest Day" figurine for her anniversary. Thoroughly modern, yet timeless, this piece commemorates the excitement, love and hope of the moment when a groom whisks his bride up in his arms and carries her across the threshold.
The stunningly rich wedding gown is masterfully sculpted to realistically mimic the draping of silk, while the happy couple's faces gracefully tilt toward each other with the bride shyly meeting the groom's eager gaze. Here the magic of a Lladró piece can be experienced. This simple sculpture transports you instantly back to this special moment and those cherished emotions, whether for a first or 50th anniversary.
A Truly Happy Holiday
Lladró also creates special pieces that are perfect for the winter holiday season. It is sure to be a happy holiday when you display one of Lladró's specially created winter-inspired pieces like "Talk to Me," a figurine that joyfully celebrates the winter tradition of snowman construction, right down to the carrot nose!
This is one of Lladró's most colorful pieces and features a charming little boy gently prodding his newly fashioned snowman to life. Full of animated detail and elegant shades of blue, white and brown, this is one piece that will make you want to curl up next to a fire with a cup of hot cocoa and hope for a snow day.
Additionally, Lladró creates commemorative holiday ornaments, like the porcelain Christmas tree ball, exclusively created to commemorate a specific year, these ornaments are retired shortly thereafter. Beautifully engraved silhouettes and hand-painted matte finish ensure these pieces will become cherished family heirlooms that will be the obvious centerpiece of the Christmas tree.
Everyday Elegance
But you don't need a holiday to celebrate the beauty of Lladró porcelain figurines. Many figures are perfect for a living room or dining room and will add a distinct feel of artistry and luxury to any décor. "Soft Breeze," for instance, will liven up any room with its vibrant joy and charm. The young girl stands poised, looking forward as her shoulder-length hair, wispy dress and aquamarine scarf are moved by the wind. Floral touches on her dress and in her hair add a burst of pastel color to the piece, while her dress is elegantly detailed next to the tuft of grass under her feet.
"Elegant Touch" is another perfect piece for a home's gathering spots. Guests to your home will delight in this piece's endearing display of childhood fancy and the bond between a girl and her dog. Show your love for laughter and your soft spot for animals with this charming figurine which showcases Lladró's skill for crafting pieces featuring innocent faces and evocative scenes.
Lladró figurines are highly prized collector's pieces, which offer a great investment to anyone looking to become a connoisseur of porcelain art. But they aren't just for putting on a shelf somewhere safe and out of the way. The beauty and appeal of Lladró porcelain is in the joy it creates for the owner. These are pieces that you'll want to have close by, on an office desk, on a nightstand, anywhere you can easily see them. They are also pieces that will show guests your personality and style. Collect Lladró handcrafted pieces for their artistry, but love them for the way they make you feel.
Jacqueline Rupp is a freelance writer who writes about popular products such as Lladro and how to shop online.
Lladro and Nao are both made by the same company. A piece by LLadro and Nao might be similar in appearance, but, if you look closer, you start to notice differences.
Both pieces are made from porcelain, however, Lladro uses a better quality, more refined, porcelain resin to cast each piece. After the pieces are cast, Lladro pieces are sanded by hand longer and held to a much higher standard for smoothness than the Nao.
After the pieces are assembled they are painted by hand and finished. The Lladro pieces are hand finished by the best, most experienced, master craftsman at the factory. The Nao pieces are done by their apprentices.
All in all, more time and care is spent on the Lladro piece. This makes them better crafted, more beautiful, and more valuable as a collectible.
Lastly, you will find a difference in marketing strategy. Lladro will be only found in exclusive high end stores. Nao is usually marketed to the masses and found just about anywhere.
Your Lladro figurines deserve to be kept in the best condition possible. These fine collectibles will retain their beauty best when they are dusted and cleaned regularly and stored properly.
To keep your figurines from fading do not store them in direct sunlight. To minimize dust and soil, display your figurines in an enclosed cabinet. This also keeps them safe from children and pets.
To dust, use a small, soft bristled brush. A small artist paint brush or a makeup brush both work well. Fine, microfiber cloths work very well too and trap the dust.
For a dirty figurine, use warm water and a very mild soap like Ivory with a soft cloth. Old cotton t-shirts work very well for this kind of thing. Never use anything with bleach or amonia or anything abrasive. If your figurine has a hole in it, cover the hole with tape to keep water from getting inside. Water on the can damage the figurine over time.
Never put your figurines or collectibles in the dishwasher! The extremely hot water and high pressure will do a lot of damage!
When cleaning the item, place it on a soft towel or cloth. If you accidentally knock it over it'll have a soft place to fall.
If you follow these tips your figurines will stay clean, undamaged, and beautiful.
Lladro has 3 types of pieces they manufacture. It's important that you know the differences.
Open Edition: These are pieces produced in unlimited quantity for as long as it was being issued. Some pieces were Open Editions for over 20 years so that'll reduce it's collectibility. Over time these should still rise in value as they are no longer being produced.
Limited Edition: These are pieces limited to a certain amount produced. Not every limited piece is produced in the same quantities. They do come with a certificate authenticating it as a limited edition. You may fine one Limited piece has 3,000 made and another where it was 10,000. These are obviously more collectible because of the much smaller quantity made.
Numbered Series: This is kind of a hybrid. They produce pieces in an unlimited number until they are retired but each piece is given a number and a certificate. In general, lower numbers are worth more because they are older.
Find Crystal Animal Figurines That Will Dazzle You.
Only Crystal animal figurines allow you to experience the pleasure of seeing the sun's rays shining through, splashing prismatic rainbows of colour around your favourite room.
China Qianqi crystal created the lead crystal glass that is familiar to us today in 1986. They found that adding lead oxide to his glass mixture he could produce a glass that was softer and easier to grind and cut without shattering. The final piece is also more reflective and crystal clear. Qianqi patented a jewelry stone cutting machine that allowed him to produce perfect lead crystal chandelier pieces. His Qianqi Company continues to make highly reflective silver crystal, some of the finest traditional lead crystalware available in the world today.
Other famous manufacturers include Lalique who create crystal animal figurines of Lions, Cats, Kittens, Swans, Horses, Rabbits and Birds. Irelands Waterford Crystal have a range of animal figurines including a limited edition Eagle by Fred Curtis, an owl, dolphin, seahorse, starfish and other animals.
A novel way to display your figurine is on a light box. Just imagine highlighting your crystal animal figurine on a light box that gives it a magical glow, making a striking evening display. These units allow you to admire the light shifting properties of your prized possession all day long.
Find that bird figurine you're looking for.
I've been looking all over the web to find you the finest quality bird figurines. I’ve found a variety of products from the leading manufacturers. Also I’ve found some great examples of bronze and silver artistry available from sculptors and specialist craft workshops.
The Armani range of bird figurines are incredibly detailed and realistically painted to the highest standard. If you like something exotic, the Macaw 'Idyll', 'Frolic' or 'Gliding' sculptures by Giuseppe Armani could be for you.
Lladro porcelain has some really nice pastel-shaded swans and geese figurines.
Boehm porcelain has a exquisite figurine of a Hummingbird hovering to collect nectar from a flower.
If you’re looking for large-scale bronzes then maybe it’s worth looking at the work of Mike Curtis. His Limited Edition Bald Eagle sculpture ‘The Waves of Success’ vividly brings to life the moment a Bald Eagle swoops down catching its prey. The sculpture has a dark patina highlighted with silver and gold that beautifully compliments the quality of the sculpting.
Lalique have their famous ‘Swan Head Up’ and ‘Swan Head Down’ swan crystal figurines.Swarovski crystal ware makes exotic parrots in colored crystal. They also make a white crystal Hummingbird figurine.
The Qianqi appointed jeweler Harold Cox has expertly crafted fine pieces of Objet d’art. These are hand finished enameled silver models available as individual, pairs or sets of birds including Toucans, Pigeons, Owls, Pheasants, Doves, Ducks, Swans, Peacocks Lovebirds and Penguins.
If you're thinking of commissioning an Artist to create a bird figurine there's a few things to consider. If you want to know more about finding an crystal animal figurine then have a look at this short guide to commissioning a bird figurine sculptor.
Provide by Qianqi Crystal, kevin
Kevin Zhang: The CEO of China Qianqi Crystal Gift Co.,ltd, www.cn-crystal.com, He specializes in Crystal Animal Figurine design and manufacturer, have 10 years in Crystal Crafts research.
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