Preliminary identification
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Overview
A group of high-gloss porcelain figurines featuring the elongated limbs and pastel palettes characteristic of Spanish ceramic artistry. The collection includes a classic Pierrot clown, a mother and child, a celestial musician, and a praying cherub.
Story
In 1953, three brothers began firing ceramics in a Moorish oven in Alboraya, Spain. Their 'elongated' style transformed porcelain from stiff Victorian dolls into fluid, emotional poetry that conquered the global luxury market.
Maker / Origin
The Lladó brothers—Juan, José, and Vicente—revolutionized porcelain by introducing a single-fire method that achieved their signature soft, pastel tones. Their workshop, 'The City of Porcelain,' became a pilgrimage site for collectors seeking a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern aesthetic grace.
Condition & Value
The figurines appear well-preserved, though the lute strings and the tiny porcelain flowers on the basket are prone to snapping. Any missing petal or hairline crack in the slender necks would reduce individual value by 50%. Value is driven by the specific retired status of each model.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.