LladroFigurines

Lladro figurines cross many cultures, creeds and personal events. These Spanish porcelain pieces are famous for capturing memorable moments, and frankly, that's what people love about them.

For example, their children's pieces are precious poses of children in favorite poses that we all love. One such worldwide favorite is the Lladro My Loyal Friend figurine that is of a boy and his dog looking fondly at each other. This piece was introduced in 2002, and simply portrays two loyal companions, captured in a tender moment. This piece, like so many of the Lladro pieces was crafted with intricate details, including the pleasant look on the dog's face and the cable knit design of the boy's sweater. Standing at just over 9 inches tall, the My Loyal Friend figurine weighs 1.5 pounds.

If you like this figurine, you will probably adore its sister piece, A Warm Welcome. Also introduced in 2002, the sculpture features a beautiful golden retriever greeting a little girl with enthusiastic affection. In response, the small child embraces the dog to create a picturesque, heartwarming scene. The color of the dog's fur is intricately created with meticulous detail with every stroke. Standing 10.24 inches in height, the A Warm Welcome figurine weighs 1.94 pounds.

Another famous pose is the soft breeze figurine. Introduced in 2009, Soft Breeze depicts a young girl standing with her face to the wind as her dress and scarf sway gracefully in the wind. This figurine displays an almost serene moment with nature that captures the magic of the wind. Standing at just over 8 inches tall, this lovely figurine weighs about 0.87 pounds.

The Oh Happy Days figurine is yet another adorable childhood moment, fashioned in fine porcelain. This handmade piece features two small children, followed by a playful puppy. Hand painted in rich pastel shades, the piece reminds us of those joyful times as children. Delicate flowers complete the serene setting. Standing over 8 inches tall, Oh Happy Days weighs a little over one pound.

But the Lladro also features those special moments shared between women and men. For instance the figurine Happiest Day is from that special moment when the groom holds his bride in his arms on their wedding day. A heartwarming figurine that depicts the memories of a once-in-a-lifetime wedding moment that a bride and groom share so wonderfully. Take a look at the bride's pearl necklace, her earrings and the decoration of her dress, the embroidery is exquisite. Notice the unique feature of the bride's train that supports the piece.

Lladro are not just beautiful figurines they are also unique conversation pieces. Take for example the Flowers of the Season figurine. It is flourishing with vibrant color; the figurine depicts a day at the market, in front of a cut flower cart. The numerous flowers in this piece are crafted with such detail; you can almost smell them. But the flowers aren't the only part of the figurine that draws attention. The young girl also captures the eye; her soft gestures and innocence are portrayed perfectly with this figurine. A piece like this would be an ideal gift or keepsake for any gardener, or just someone who appreciate beauty of flowers.

Whether you are looking for a Lladro figurine for yourself or as a gift they are some of the most beautiful yet treasured pieces and anyone would be honored to have one.

The reason Lladro Porcelain Figurines are so loved by many collectors of fine porcelain is their unique attention to detail, use of color and the way they capture the human experience. But there are a few other unique features they have that none of their lesser counterparts use.

Projecting Parts

One thing you'll notice about the Lladro figurines is that they have many projecting parts. You'll see hands, arms, fingers and legs that extend from the pieces. This is what makes them highly unique. However for each projecting part there is a separate model required in the manufacturing process. It's certainly a risky technique and one that requires a steady and careful hand.

Beautifully Crafted faces

The facial details of Lladro figurines are another unique aspect of Lladro. It's really one of their signature features. One characteristic you'll notice of the Lladro faces is they never use jet black to outline eyes, noses or mouths. The only time you might see black is in the pupil of an animal or perhaps a bird. The pupils of the human Lladros are generally soft blues or browns, never black. In fact one of the tell tale signs of a Lladro imitation would be thick, dark eye paint that makes the facial features look coarse.

For the animal figurines Lladro does not add whiskers in the form of lines like you might see on other competitor figurines, instead they add a suggestion of whiskers by painting on an area of tan paint to signify whiskers.

Wispy, flowing Garments

You can't help but appreciate the flow and the smooth wisp of the Lladro garments. You can almost see the garments sway and move when looking at them. The garments flow so beautifully they almost suggest real cloth. For anyone who is familiar with Lladro's ability to make this unique drapery, wispy flow, it's one they won't find anywhere else.