Daddy's Little Sweetheart
$985.00
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A small, intimate moment of quiet faith and childhood tenderness is what you notice first. The glazed porcelain figure—delicately modeled and finished with soft, muted tones—shows a young girl kneeling with hands folded and eyes gently lowered. Her smooth, simplified form and the serene expression on her face create a calm, reassuring presence; the tiny teddy tucked at her side adds a warm human detail that suggests bedtime ritual and comforting routine. The sculpture’s graceful vertical line, from the folded hands down through the long robe, feels both modest and poised, while the subtle band of color in the headband and the toy’s pale hues give just enough contrast to keep the composition lively without breaking its hush. Whether you respond to its modesty, its sense of devotion, or the singular tenderness of a child at prayer, this piece reads as a small, honest act of care—quiet, personal, and quietly luminous in a domestic setting.
The Artwork
About Bedtime Prayers 1997-13
Bedtime Prayers 1997-13
Sculptor: Francisco Catal"
Finish: Glazed
Year Issued: 1997
Year Retired: 2013
Sculptor: Francisco Catal"
Finish: Glazed
Year Issued: 1997
Year Retired: 2013
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Lladro Black Legacy is a stunning collection of luxury porcelain figurines that elevate contemporary porcelain art to new heights. Known for its innovative use of black porcelain, this collection reimagines traditional figurative art with bold modern sculptures that exude sophistication and exclusivity. Each piece in the Black Legacy collection is a fine art sculpture, crafted with intricate detail and artistic craftsmanship, making them highly coveted as collectible figurines. These limited edition sculptures represent a unique blend of luxury decorative art and modern design, showcasing Lladro's commitment to excellence in both form and function. With its striking contrast and elegant lines, Lladro Black Legacy continues to redefine contemporary figurine collections, offering a distinguished addition to any art lover's collection.
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Lladro was founded in 1953 when Juan, Jose, and Vicente, three brothers born of local farmers and endowed with great artistic talent, formed a small family company in the Valencian village of Spain. Since then, Lladro has undergone an amazing metamorphosis from an artisan workshop to a huge firm of international scope enjoying continual growth. The company management has remained in the hands of the Lladro family, the owners of the firm, since its inception.
By 1990, Lladro had begun to recognize that affluent African-American are a powerful consumer constituency, and the company responded by creating a number of African-American models. This collection was originally named the Black Heritage Collection. In late 1990, the company made the decision to rename the collection after some consumers felt the term "heritage" smacked too much of the history of slavery. Among the most popular Black Legacy figurines are Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr.(#7528); and two sequences of jazz musician figurines: Jazz Clarinet (#5928), Jazz Drums (#5929), and Jazz Duo (#5930) issued in 1992 and Jazz Horn (#5832), Jazz Sax (#5833), and Jazz Bass (#5834) issued the prior year. The collection has family groupings (e.g.:Family Roots - #5371) and figurines of African-American children.
By 1990, Lladro had begun to recognize that affluent African-American are a powerful consumer constituency, and the company responded by creating a number of African-American models. This collection was originally named the Black Heritage Collection. In late 1990, the company made the decision to rename the collection after some consumers felt the term "heritage" smacked too much of the history of slavery. Among the most popular Black Legacy figurines are Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr.(#7528); and two sequences of jazz musician figurines: Jazz Clarinet (#5928), Jazz Drums (#5929), and Jazz Duo (#5930) issued in 1992 and Jazz Horn (#5832), Jazz Sax (#5833), and Jazz Bass (#5834) issued the prior year. The collection has family groupings (e.g.:Family Roots - #5371) and figurines of African-American children.
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