X-Large Lladro Days Of Yore Seafarer 22 Ltd Ed Signed Sculpture Retired 2248

  

This listing is for a beautiful Lladro figurine. "Days of Yore" features the.

Sitting on the bow of his boat "Intrepid" with a separate. Wooden base in Mahogony finish. It is item number 12248 and features the seventh Lladro mark, dating the piece to 1990's, Additionally, it is signed by sculptor Salvador Furio and painter J.

Introduced in 1993, retired in 1998, it is a large heavy figure measuring. 22.75" tall by 19" wide and has a. The sculpture is in excellent condition with no repairs.

The firing process and in no way take away the beauty of the piece, if anything they add to is charm! One to the very base of the boats. To the rear elbow of the sailor.

There is a very small. Minor wobble when the figure sits on the base. As it is a very large heavy item. In lovely condition with very minor wear as shown. And do ask for more if you would like.

A great opportunity to start or add to your collection. Spanish Name: ANORANZA MARINERA S. Connoisseurs look out for Gres pieces, but it is still relatively unknown to the general public. It's not commonly seen in-store either, as these pieces are snapped up quickly. They are known for today, they tried many different ceramic paste mixes to see what would work better.

They've gone on to also discover the high temperature single firing technique. But along the way, have also discovered a porcelain mix in the 1970s that was unique and was nothing like anything else they've seen: Gres. Gres has the fine texture of satin porcelain, and caries intense. In a subdued way, mostly in the warm.

Where porcelain is known to have an innate luminescence that comes through as translucence. Has the warmth and depth of the Spanish countryside, and the boldness and spirit of flamenco. Is similar to porcelain, other than the. Is naturally earth-toned takes on.

Piece is extremely different to how. Done with a traditional porcelain piece. Is either painted on or blended into the porcelain paste, and both are easier to manage and predict, as traditional porcelain is white and it takes on the. Piece isn't as straightforward.

Enamels are applied in layers on the surface of each piece. The artisan needs to be careful and meticulous about the thickness of each enamel layer, to balance the. Of the enamel, as well as ensuring that the natural. Tones comes through the enamel layers. The combination of those two elements.

And a palette that is only achievable by using. Creating standout pieces that have a strong presence.