Angelical moments
$875.00
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There is an immediate charm in the small, upright figure — a young musician frozen mid-note, trumpet raised with a polite, earnest air. The delicacy of the porcelain shines through in the soft modelling of the face and hands, where gentle glazing highlights the smooth planes and lends the skin a subtle warmth. The band uniform is rendered with crisp, restrained color: cool blue trousers, a white coat with gold-accented epaulettes and red trim that give the piece a quietly festive note without overwhelming its refined silhouette. The tall shako hat adds a playful vertical accent, lengthening the figure and giving it a poised, slightly whimsical character. Light skims across the glazed surface, picking out the rounded forms and the small, careful details—the trumpet bell, the turned cuffs—so the object reads as both decorative and personable. As a small sculptural presence, it feels companionable: the kind of piece that brings a touch of grace and childhood memory to a shelf or mantel without demanding attention, simply offering a gentle, melodic presence in the room.
The Artwork
About Trumpet Player 1996-98
Trumpet Player 1996-98<br> Sculptor: Marco Antonio Nogueron<br> Finish: Glazed<br> Year Issued: 1996 <br> Year Retired: 1998
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Lladro is renowned for its exquisite porcelain figurines, blending fine porcelain art with delicate craftsmanship to create timeless collectible sculptures. Each Lladro piece is handmade, offering a unique work of art that captures the elegance and emotion of figurative sculpture. The brand's contemporary sculpture combines traditional porcelain artistry with modern design, creating a wide array of decorative art that appeals to collectors and art enthusiasts alike. Known for its luxury collectibles, Lladro continues to innovate, bringing a sense of grace and beauty to homes with its delicate figurines. From cultural craftsmanship to modern porcelain sculptures, Lladro's figurine collection offers stunning pieces that add sophistication and artistic flair to any setting.
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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 Almacera, 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.
The creative team started out by adapting styles from past eras, but it was not long before certain characteristics appeared that would soon shape what was to become the unique Lladro style.
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