Lladró Bride Groom WEDDING Figurine #4808 Porcelain in Factory Box VINTAGE 1972

Description: Please take the time to read through my entire item description and view all the photographs. I consistently prepare accurate and detailed descriptions and provide clear close up photographs for all my listings. The aforementioned notwithstanding, note the photos and video when appropriate are still the biggest and most important part of this or any description. As the old saying goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words". If you would like additional photos or have specific questions just message me and I will respond ASAP. For your consideration is this vintage 1972 RETIRED (2005) beautiful handmade Lladró fine porcelain bride groom WEDDING figurine #4808 by famed Lladró artisan Julio Fernandez with the original Lladró factory box. I came across several beautiful vintage Lladró porcelain pieces while cleaning out storage from my mother-in-laws estate and will be offering them on eBay for your consideration. This porcelain figurine has been boxed up in storage for at least the past 10 years while her estate was being settled. Please note, although the figurine looks clean as can be confirmed in the description photos, I elected not to wipe it down but rather leave the piece as found. To that end, the figurine may have light surface dust in the nooks and crannies and could probably use a light cleansing. The figurine is handmade out of fine porcelain and features multi-colorful details with a high-gloss finish as can be confirmed in the description photos. The figurine inside the factory box weighs approximately 1.0 pound, 5.0 ounces. The bride and groom couple figurine stands approximately 7.75" tall and has a base approximately 3.75” (across-left to right) and is approximately 2.75” (wide from front to back). Please refer to description photo #20, #21, #22, #23 and #24 for to verify the weight and noted dimensions and for more details about what I have described. The bottom base of the porcelain figurine has a small factory firing air-hole intentionally designed to let expanding gas escape the hollow figurine during the firing process. The base is clearly hallmarked with the famous blue Lladró stamp. The brand features the iconic Lladró flower, which is a stylized combination of the Spanish campanillo or bellflower, and an ancient alchemical symbol. Beneath the aforementioned “flower” hallmark are the brand name “Lladró®” and the underlined words “HAND MADE IN SPAIN” above “©DAISA”. Refer to description photos #6 and #7 for more details about what I have described. The entire surface of the porcelain figurine has a smooth multi-colorful high gloss finish as can be confirmed in the description photos. The figurine is beautifully crafted and adorned with exquisite 3-D dimensional details. The young woman is holding a bouquet of white flowers in her left hand and the groom is holding his gray top hat in his right hand. Refer to description photo #1, #2, #4, #5, #9, #10, #11 and #12 for more details about what I have described. The original light blue and white Lladró factory box remains structurally intact but does have remnants from several strips of old tape that were used to secure the box closed while the piece was in storage. The tape was necessary to help prevent the box from accidentally opening and chancing the figurine falling out and possibly being damaged. It is not for structural integrity. As can be confirmed in the description photos, other than the noted tape remnants, the box remains structurally sound with signs of scattered minor scuffing and surface blemishes associated with honest age and normal handling over the 45+ years. Refer to description photos #15, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #23 and #24 for more details about the box and what I have described. This Lladró porcelain “WEDDING” figurine was RETIRED 20 years ago in 2005. The figurine is most likely closer to around 45+ years old based upon the fact I recall seeing the piece displayed in my mother-in-law's home years before I married my wife in 1980. As can easily be verified in the description photos, the figurine remains in excellent condition and has absolutely NO DAMAGE. This is a very attractive looking handmade piece of collectible fine porcelain from a world renowned Lladró artisan that looks fabulous and will be admired by everyone who sees it. Please refer to the description photos to confirm the condition of the figurine and for more details about what I have described. I copied and pasted a brief history about Lladró porcelain from the internet and am including it below for your further review and consideration. “Lladró was established in 1953 by three brothers from Almàssera, Spain. Jose, Juan, and Vicente Lladró opened the first retail store in nearby Valencia in 1955, with their first factory following in 1958. The factory was opened near Tavernes Blanques, Valencia, but later moved to Tavernes Blanques. Today, the factory covers a million square feet. Known as “The Porcelain City,” the complex contains a Lladró museum as well as The Professional Training School. The brothers established the training school in 1962 to teach artists the skills they need to create and produce the figurines sold by the company. Lladró porcelain marks are listed in full on the company’s website. As with most companies, early works may be without markings. Items were initially marked with “Lladró” impressed into the bottom. When the company started exporting items to the United States and Canada in 1965, “Spain” was added. As a result, items produced between 1960 and 1965 were commonly marked “Lladró Espana” or “Lladró Made in Spain.” The blue flower mark seen on modern pieces came into being around 1970. The flower is a stylized combination of the Spanish campanillo, or bellflower, and an ancient alchemical symbol. It reflects the marriage of art and science evident in Lladró products. Items were marked with the flower above “Lladró.” The first stamp was missing the accent on the last letter of the name, and this was corrected in 1974. In 1977, the mark was again changed to include the copyright symbol and the acronym DAISA, the name of the Lladró Company that holds the intellectual property right to the Lladró range. In 1984 the mark was changed again to incorporate the copyright date and the four-digit model number. In 1990, the typeface was updated and the LFH number added. This number is unique to each piece and is related to Lladró’s Assurance Program”. Please look at the photos closely as they accurately depict the Lladró porcelain WEDDING figurine I describe and show exactly what you will receive if you purchase this vintage piece. If you have any questions or concerns about the figurine, please email me and I will respond ASAP. The figurine will ship from Texas zip code 77362 via USPS Priority Mail double boxed safely secured inside an 17.0" x 10.0" x 10.0" cardboard box weighing between approximately 3.0 and 4.0 pounds after packaging. Buyer pays true shipping cost, if you would like to estimate shipping to your home zip code you can enter the aforementioned shipping information into either the USPS or eBay postal calculator program. PLEASE LOOK AT THE OTHER ITEMS I CURRENTLY HAVE LISTED, AND CONTINUE TO LIST, ON EBAY. THANKS!

Price: 22.99 USD

Location: Pinehurst, Texas

End Time: 2024-11-13T02:28:23.000Z

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