LLADRÓ Rose Ballet Figurine. Porcelain Figure Figure.

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For example, a Nao ballerina might feature the same seated pose as her pricier counterpart. However, the Nao figurines’ designs are static rather than dynamic, and you won’t see facial expressions that provide a window into the figurines’ souls. Additionally, the Nao figurines’ clothing and other figural elements don’t contain much attention to detail. Gres Porcelain Figurines

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 Quixote to life while bringing higher prices on the resale market. Additionally, some Don Quixote figurines were part of limited-edition releases. This factor contributes to higher secondary market values. Determining a Lladró Piece’s Authenticity 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 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.

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” SeriesSingular Lladró figurines offer the same brilliance and beauty as the more complicated figural groups, but they also come with a more intimate appeal. It is in these figurines that one can see the talents of Lladró artists in conjuring both the subtleties of expression and the perfection of posing. As a result, such figures are a great way to begin a Lladró collection, but it is important to note that some special figurines can still recruit remarkable prices. Larger pieces rendered in the Lladró “Gres” matte porcelain, for example, alongside mint condition Lladró figurines still in their original box can sell for quadruple digits. 14: “Dressing for the Ballet” The Lladró company does not discard its subpar pieces. Instead, it sells them on the market. These slightly defective pieces are known as “Seconds.” Naïve buyers snatch them up, unaware of varied quality levels and thinking that they’re getting a collectible in mint condition.