Lladro Figurine

Hand-crafted Lladro figurines are known around the world for their unique beauty and exquisite craftsmanship. Embodying romanticism, each of the Lladro figurines successfully expresses the essence of every character’s subtle nuances with meticulous attention to detail, making these art pieces really do seem to come alive. The glossy design and endearing human emotions of these intricate pieces continue to grace household living space and capture the imagination of collectors. A fascinating collection of Lladro figurines for sale on Bidsquare’s Online Auctions features timeless masterpieces of Spain's top porcelain makers, which resonate with collectors around the world.

Lladro Figurines - A Brief History

Founded in 1953 by Juan, José, and Vincente Lladró as a part-time ceramics business near Valencia, Spain, the brothers initially focused on ceramics utilitarian pieces such as plates and decorative table vases. Then in 1955, they shifted their focus to the iconic Lladró porcelain figurines, reviving the 18th-century style from the makers such as Capodimonte. In a short time, the Lladró porcelain figurines gained popularity, and the brothers started hiring other sculptors, painters, and chemists to help them meet with their expansion. By 1969, the foundation was laid for the company’s current home, known as Porcelain City.

Nao Porcelain Figurines

The "Nao" line of figurines was introduced by Lladró in 1968. Nao figurines are simpler and more affordable than the elegant Lladró pieces, and without much attention to detail.

Gres Porcelain Figurines

In the 1970s, Lladro artisans started using a new material, Gres to craft the “Gres” line of figurines, giving the subjects natural-looking skin tones and textures, much to the admiration of collectors as also due to the exquisite craftsmanship, making these pieces very desirable porcelain collectibles.

Since 1960, Lladró has used an official logotype at the bottom of their pieces, but the mark of identification has changed over time. Below is a timeline tracing the evolution of the Lladró identification mark.

1953 – 1960: Prior to the 1960s, porcelain was marked by etchings. The Lladro name was highlighted with an elongated first “L” along with other words such as "Valencia," "Espana," or "Made in Spain".

1960 – 1963: From 1960 onwards, Lladro began using their first official logotype. From 1960-1970, the logotype appeared at the bottom of the figures with “Lladró Espana made in Spain” marks.

1964 – 1970: The name "Espana" does not appear in logotypes from 1964-1970.

1971 – Now: From 1971, versions of the blue stamp with the inscription “Lladró made in Spain” and logotype similar to a tulip or bellflower that is printed or engraved on the bottom started appearing on Lladro pieces, familiar to most collectors. In addition to the Spanish original name, Lladró figurines often have an additional English name, in many cases, these names aren't literal or figurative translations.