Lladró SIGNED José Lladró Boy Yawning 4870 Porcelain Figurine in Box VINTAGE

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 RARE and beautiful, personally SIGNED, José Lladró early vintage handmade fine porcelain Lladró figurine No. 4870 titled “Boy Yawning” in the original Lladró factory box. The figurine was designed by the Lladró Sculptor "Fulgencio Garcia" and first produced by Lladró in 1974 before being retired in 2000. The box end is labeled with the Lladró model number “4870” and the title of the figurine that reads in both Spanish and English respectively; “Niño bostezando” (in Spanish) and “Boy Yawning” (in English) Refer to description photos #1, #13 and #15 for more details. Lladró piece signed by José Lladró are very rare and highly collectible pieces which enhances their value greatly. 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 12.0 ounces and the figurine inside the box weighs approximately 1.0 pound, 12.0 ounces. The figurine stands approximately 8.25" tall (at height of left elbow) and is approximately 2.75” at its widest across the bottom of the base. Please refer to description photos #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23 and #24 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 signed and date by José Lladró as depicted in description photos #8 and #9. There is also a small factory firing air-hole intentionally designed to let expanding gas escape the hollow figurine during the firing process. The base is also 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”. In addition there are also several small factory impressions that appear on the bottom of the base. One of which impressions reads “A-21 E” the other three impressions appear to be factory production “symbols” of an unknown sort. Refer to description photos #8 and #9 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 YAWNING” dressed in his long nightshirt and stretching as if he was just awakened from his slumber. Refer to description photo #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 for more details about what I have described. This Lladró porcelain figurine base is signed and dated on December 7, 1981 thus the piece is at least 43 years old. The aforementioned notwithstanding, NOTE; I actually believe this figurine to be an early production piece that my mother-in-law purchased when it was first introduced in 1974 and had it personally autographed later by José Lladró himself during a special Lladró event she attended back in the day. I base this assumption on the fact that according to the Lladró history (see below history) the earlier brand stamping did not show an “accent” over the letter “o” in the name “Lladró” and was corrected and subsequently later added to the stamp in 1974. 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 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 past 40+ years. Refer to description photos #1, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16 and #17 for more details about the box and what I have described. I copied and pasted a brief history about Lladró porcelain and its co-founder José Lladró 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”. José Lladró Was a CO-FOUNDER of one of the world's largest names in porcelain figurine collectibles. José Lladró passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the age of 91. 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 12.0" x 7.0" 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. 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Price: 84.99 USD

Location: Pinehurst, Texas

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