Expressions leatherbound issues from Summer 1989 through Spring 1991

The Little Tin Soldier

This is a classic from childhood literature, an immortal tale of passion and determination created by Lladro Porcelain. A little one-legged tin soldier falls in love with a dancer and puts his own life at risk when he attempts to save her from a fire. What at first seems to be an impossible love, eventually triumphs when both are rescued from the flames, which, instead of destroying them, has joined them together for eternity on a single heart-shaped base.

Lladro have long recognised the social phenomenon of story telling. From the very remotest times, people have enjoyed telling and listening to stories – tales of real people and situations, or tales of imagination, all of which move us, delight us and make us dream. Consequently, under their Privilege Gold banner, Lladro have launched a new collection of creations inspired by enduring classic tales. It gets under way with Little Tin Soldier, an ancient story of enduring love that has enchanted children and adults alike for over a hundred years.

The characters of this charming tale – the beautiful ballerina and the brave soldier – are an example of true love and beauty. They are the leading players in an intense and exciting love story that is now born again in the form of a delicate porcelain figure. Lladro porelain have captured the dancer’s beautiful dress and graceful pose, the soldier’s stylish uniform and his loving look. – every last detail has been carried out with the same masterful skill that Hans Christian Andersen applied to penning the tale.

The story that has inspired this new open series, has become a part of popular culture ther world over because it is much more than a tale for the very young. Its roots lie in ancient wisdom. The story deals with essential themes such as friendship, loyalty, beauty and honesty. And beneath the boundless imagination and fantasy lies a profoundly ethical meaning.

Only the finest tales have lived on, passing from generation to generation, turning up night after night, each time that a mother or a father tells them to a sleepy child. Lladro has faithfully re-created these magical myths, using the finest of porcelain, in those most beautiful way imaginable, in a new collection that will fill any home with the magical dreamworld of childhood.

To explore our range of Lladro collectibles further, please visit our website at http://www.theukgiftcompany.co.uk

• Nao Handmade Porcelain is part of the Lladró Group
• Hand crafted by artisians in Valencia Spain from fine porcelain
• Hand painted in delicate pastel shades and kiln fired for more than twenty hours to achieve a flawless final glaze
• A gift of Nao porcelain sculpture will be treasured for generations to come
• Stands approximately 10.7 inches high

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Nao porcelain sculptures are hand crafted in Valencia, Spain where pioneers in the European porcelain industry have been creating timeless works of art since the company's inception in 1953. This blend of old-world craftsmanship and the latest ceramic technology ensures that each individual Nao sculpture is finished to perfection and will be cherished for generations to come. Nao's extensive collection of more than 300 sculptures captures the unforgettable moments... More >>

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The Little Tin Soldier

This is a classic from childhood literature, an immortal tale of passion and determination created by Lladro Porcelain. A little one-legged tin soldier falls in love with a dancer and puts his own life at risk when he attempts to save her from a fire. What at first seems to be an impossible love, eventually triumphs when both are rescued from the flames, which, instead of destroying them, has joined them together for eternity on a single heart-shaped base.

 

Lladro have long recognised the social phenomenon of story telling. From the very remotest times, people have enjoyed telling and listening to stories – tales of real people and situations, or tales of imagination, all of which move us, delight us and make us dream. Consequently, under their Privilege Gold banner, Lladro have launched a new collection of creations inspired by enduring classic tales. It gets under way with Little Tin Soldier, an ancient story of enduring love that has enchanted children and adults alike for over a hundred years.

 

The characters of this charming tale – the beautiful ballerina and the brave soldier – are an example of true love and beauty. They are the leading players in an intense and exciting love story that is now born again in the form of a delicate porcelain figure. Lladro porelain have captured the dancer’s beautiful dress and graceful pose, the soldier’s stylish uniform and his loving look. – every last detail has been carried out with the same masterful skill that Hans Christian Andersen applied to penning the tale.

 

The story that has inspired this new open series, has become a part of popular culture ther world over because it is much more than a tale for the very young. Its roots lie in ancient wisdom. The story deals with essential themes such as friendship, loyalty, beauty and honesty. And beneath the boundless imagination and fantasy lies a profoundly ethical meaning.

 

Only the finest tales have lived on, passing from generation to generation, turning up night after night, each time that a mother or a father tells them to a sleepy child. Lladro has faithfully re-created these magical myths, using the finest of porcelain, in those most beautiful way imaginable, in a new collection that will fill any home with the magical dreamworld of childhood.

 

 

To explore our range of Lladro collectibles further, please visit our website at http://www.theukgiftcompany.co.uk

If there is a time when the language of emotions is at its height, that time must surely be childhood. Words, expressions, caresses .... learning to live entails a new and infinite array of gestures and attitudes. With their new collection, “A World To Discover”, Lladro are celebrating the magical process whereby a child displays the first signs of the human being that lies within. Lladro Porcelain recognise that this is a journey filled with hope, where each experience is another step towards making a place for oneself in life.

Similarly the new creations of Lladro’s The Pulse of Africa collection are inspired by the formal purity and expressiveness of traditional African art. Part of the proceeds of these sculptures are being donated to Operation Smile, a foundation that raises funds for the repair of facial deformities of underprivileged children in underdeveloped countries. Lladro are keen to extend their cooperation with this foundation from the United States around the world. It is a wonderful initiative which goes a long way to putting a smile back on the faces of thousands of children.

There are smiles all round too for the members of the exclusive Lladro Privilege Gold Society, which embarks on a new phase, with new sculptures and with many new benefits. For example, there is the introduction of the first Lladro Privelige Gold Annual sculpture, Playtime With Petals, the first piece in a brand new collection. Lladro invites collectors to join them in this new adventure, steeped in feelings and emotions. Emotions that we have attempted to reflect in their new advertising campaign. Because, as long as there are fairy tales, innocence, romance and freedom, there will always be Lladro.

Playtime With Petals

When springtime comes around, there will always be colour. At this time of the year, when life springs anew, the air is filled with nature’s fragrances and our energies are renewed, this is the ideal time to carry out our plans or live out our dreams. Lladro’s exclusive Privilege Gold Society opens a new chapter with the launch of its first annual sculpture, Playtime With Petals.

This piece will be followed by many other Lladro exclusives – sculptures which are sure to delight all those who admire their porcelain creations. As fresh as the real-life flowers that it represents, this sculpture, created in the artists’ workshops of the City of Porcelain, is destined to become one of the most sought after Lladro sculptures in the history of the company.

Collectors are urged to reserve their figurines soon, as Playtime With Petals will be restricted in number. No true afficionado of Lladro porcelain will want to miss out on this delightful new figurine.

Say the name 'Lladro' and a wonderful image comes to mind - the image of a living artistic tradition whose beautiful secrets have fascinated through the centuries. Modelled by expert Lladro sculptors, each work of art acquires its own spark of life. Romantic and energetic, sensitive and full of life - that's what epitomises the Lladro story

To explore our range of Lladro collectibles further, please visit our website at http://www.theukgiftcompany.co.uk/