Retired Lladro Lovers of Verona 1250 Porcelain Figurine

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You are bidding on a Retired Lladro Lovers of Verona 1250. This piece is in excellent condition. I don’t like to use the word “Mint” since I’m not a professional appraiser but this piece would probably be classed there or close to it. It has an original price tag on the bottom of $815.00. There are some other marks on the bottom. I looked it over very closely and I couldn’t find any issues with it. I’m putting this on for a friend. It was left to him by his uncle after he passed away. $15.00 added to shipping for insurance. 01001250 LOVERS FROM VERONA Issue Year: 1974 Retirement Year: 1990 Sculptor: Salvador Furió Size: 15¼x7¾ " The company was founded in 1953 by three brothers, Juan, José and Vicente Lladró, in the village of Alm� ssera near Valencia. Starting with items such as vases and jugs, it wasn't until 1956 that they started producing the sculptures for which they are now most famous. Enthusiasm for the items produced by the Lladró brothers saw their small workshop expand several times until eventually they moved to Tavernes Blanques in 1958. • 1962, the brothers open the Professional Training School at their site in Tavernes Blanques to share their knowledge and experience. It still operates today keeping alive the vision and philosophy of the brothers by imparting it to a new generation. • 1969, on October 13, the City of Porcelain is opened by the Spanish Minister for Industry. It took 2 years to build and was designed to provide the best environment that encourages the artistic development of works produced. Currently over 2000 people work here. • 1970, Lladró begins to use a new material, gres, for its sculptures. It has earthy colours and is used frequently in natural themes. • 1973, Lladró buys 50% of the North American company Weil Ceramics & Glass. • 1974, the first blue emblem, consisting of a bellflower and ancient chemical symbol, appears on the base to show the origin of the sculpture. The Elite Collection is also launched. • 1984, Rosa, Mari Carmen and Juan Vicente Lladró joined the company. One child of each of the founding members. They underwent a long apprenticeship before they were permitted responsibility in the company. • 1985, the Collector's Society is formed. The first annual sculpture, called "Little Pals", can fetch several thousand dollars at auction due to the small number of members able to purchase it in the early years. • 1986, Lladró forms an alliance with the Mitsui Group creating a subsidiary called Bussan Lladró based in Tokyo. • 1988, on September 18 in New York the Lladró Museum and Gallery is opened on 57th Street in Manhattan. • 1993, Lladró receives the Principe Felipe award for internationalisation. • 2001, Lladró Privilege, a new customer loyalty program, takes over from the Lladró Collectors Society. • 2004, Lladró Privilege Gold, a new level of loyalty program within the Privilege program. The Technique The manufacturing ingredients are kept under tight guard. The process is detailed in a number of Lladró publications and is fully on view for tour groups and individuals at the City of Porcelain. Lladró figurines are made out of an original blend of hard-paste porcelain, which gives the products their unique porcelain characteristics. The glaze ingredients also add to the look of the figures and is an industry secret. Marketing Lladró figurines are given an additional title in English as well as the Spanish original, however these names are frequently not translations (figurative or literal) but new names that are more likely to appeal to an English speaking audience. An area for some confusion is that the names of the pieces can change throughout their run so the same figurine may end up with several titles. Keep in mind you are bidding on a used item(s). I will try to give the best description that I can. I also will give my best estimate on condition taking into considerations of age and normal wear and tear. I am not an expert appraiser so some items may not be the sa... read more

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