Lladro porcelain figurines are highly sought after by collectors who enjoy the elegant and fluid curves that these figurines present to the naked eye. What makes these figurines so interesting and collectible is the way they capture the simplicity and beauty of everyday moments of life. These moments are as varied as they are fascinating. One moment you may be looking at a figurine of a sad clown at the circus and the next find youself gazing upon a child in a bunny suit holding a small rabbit. The makers of these fine porcelain figurines have a special talent for bringing each scene to life in a way one would not think possible. There are many themes to choose from and most collectors focus on one or more closely related themes for their collection. Other collectors concentrate on collecting Lladro retired pieces that are no longer being produced. Many of these are highly sought after and there is a thriving market for these figurines. Whether it is a current figurine or a retired piece prices for the various porcelain figurines can vary from around one hundred dollars to thousands of dollars.
The history of these quality porcelain figurines is an interesting one. The Lladro brothers began producing their figurines at their home in the country of Spain. Valencia, the third largest city in Spain was where the brothers Vicente, Jose and Juan began their passion that would in time make them world famous. The demand for their artistic pieces grew rapidly forcing them to move to the neighboring town of Tavernes Blanques where they set up shop in a warehouse and continued their work. The brothers introduced changes to the way their figurines were created along with different styles. The interest in the brothers porcelain figurines has continued to grow over the years with additional stores being opened. The popularity of the Lladro name has increased with their online presence and now there are a number of sites selling these quility figurines that are in high demand.
Lladro collector enthusiasts recommend focusing on one or more related themes to began your collection. There are many different themes to choose from and choosing one or several is simply a matter of finding what interests you. There are themes related to men, women, children and animals. Different activities such as the circus or ballet are also featured. There is a Christmas collection as well as angels, fantasy or religion. Anyone interest in beginning their own collection should have no trouble finding something of interest to them. To become a successful collector of Lladro porcelain figurines some thought and effort should go into determining the best way to go about acquiring your pieces. No matter what pieces you choose to acquire you will have fun collecting these fine porcelain figurines that are pleasing to look at and retain their value exceptionally well.