Lladró THURSDAY'S CHILD Boy with Dog #6017 Porcelain Figurine Orig. Box RETIRED

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 beautiful handmade fine porcelain Lladró figurine No. 6017 titled “THURSDAY’S CHILD” (in English) or “Niño jueves” (in Spanish) depicting a young boy and his companion dog. The figurine comes in the original Lladró factory box with paperwork as depicted in description photo #1. The figurine was made by the renown Lladró Sculptor Juan Huerta in 1992 and first offered by Lladró in 1993 before being retired in 1998. Note; there is a Lladró price tag affixed to the box end (see photos #1, #2, #14, #17 and #18 that reflects “$225.00” which I assume was the original MSRP for the piece back in the day. Using the inflation calculator, I found on the internet, that same $225.00 equates to a hefty $505.65 in today’s funds. 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. The figurine is handmade out of fine porcelain and features a multi-colorful detailed high-gloss finish as can be confirmed in the description photos. The figurine by itself weighs approximately 13.0 ounces and the figurine inside the box weighs approximately 1.0 pound, 8.0 ounces. The figurine stands approximately 7.50" tall and is approximately 3.25” wide at its widest across the bottom of the base. Please refer to description photo #19, #20, #21, #22 and #23 to verify the weight and size dimensions and for more details about what I have described. The bottom base of the porcelain figurine 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 1992”. Further below the aforementioned Lladró hallmark also stamped in blue is the name of the figurine in both English and Spanish and reads “Niño jueves” and translated into English “Thursday’s Child”. There is also a small factory firing air-hole intentionally designed to let expanding gas escape the hollow figurine during the firing process. In addition there are (3) three distinct small factory production impressions that appear on the bottom of the base; which read as follows “MY-5 G”, “6017” and “SS”. Refer to description photos #10 and #11 for more details about what I have described. The entire surface of the porcelain figurine has a smooth multi-colored high gloss finish as can be confirmed in the description photos. The figurine is beautifully crafted and depicts as young boy walking with a backpack with his faithful dog alongside his feet. Refer to description photo #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #9 for more details about what I have described. 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 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. The original light blue and white Lladró factory box remains structurally intact but does have remnants from the original strips of old tape that were used to secure the box closed. 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 past 32+ years. Refer to description photos #1, #2, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17 and #18 for more details about the box and what I have described. I copied and pasted a brief history about Lladró porcelain from the internet and am including the information below for your further review and consideration. “Lladró was established in 1953 by three brothers from Almàssera, Spain. José, 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 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 in the original box will ship from Texas zip code 77362 via USPS Priority Mail safely secured inside an 13.0" x 10.0" x 7.0" 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: 74.99 USD

Location: Pinehurst, Texas

End Time: 2024-11-13T01:26:58.000Z

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