Lladro was founded in 1953 by three brothers, Juán, José and Vicente Lladró, in the village of Almàssera 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 known. Interest in the items produced by the Lladró brothers saw their small workshop expand several times until eventually they moved to Tavernes Blanques in 1958. Reference: Wikipedia
Below are some examples and price guides of Lladro ceramics including a figure entitled Camelot, a mermaid bust and an example of Lladro’s maker’s mark
Lladro Maker’s Mark
Lladro “Camelot” Porcelain Figurine
Lladro model 1458 “Camelot” Porcelain Figurine depicting an amorous couple dressed in renaissance costumes, the cavalier on his knees declaring his devotion to the lady. Wonderfully detailed with glazed finish. Traditionally marked “Lladro Handmade in Spain” on the bottom. Signed Salvador Furio (creator) and V. Navarro (painter). Numbered 755. CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: Spain.
Sold for $700 at Akiba Antiques in 2021
Lladró, established 1953 THREE FIGURES OF ESKIMO CHILDREN WITH POLAR BEARS stamped factory mark and incised modellers’ initials porcelain 12.5cm., 5in to 17.7cm, 6 7/8 in. Made in Spain, circa 1990.
Sold for 250 GBP at Sotheby’s in 2015
A ‘MOTORCYCLE WITH SIDECAR’ CERAMIC FIGURINE GROUP BY LLADRO, 1982-1985, spanish, limited edition, ceramic with coloured glazed finish, depicting a gentleman rider in motoring attire, and his female passenger on a day out on their vintage motorcycle combination, 43cm long, with a wooden display base.
Sold for £ 550 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2017
A LLADRO PORCELAIN MODEL OF A ‘JUSTICE EAGLE’ DATED 1992, THE MODEL BY D. SALVADOR FURIO AND D. ESTEBAN ORDAZ Modeled as an American bald eagle with wings outstretched, affixed to a wooden stand, together with a framed signed certificate identifying it as model no. 5863, no. 40 22 ½ in. (57 cm.) high
Sold for £ 550 inc. premium at Christie’s in 2017
Lladro Polychrome Decorated Ceramic Bust of a Mermaid with Conch Shell Titled Call of the Sea After a model by J. Puche, decorated by J. Ruiz, ed. no. 7. Height 13 5/8 inches, width 28 1/4 inches
Sold for $1,000 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle in 2018
