Angelical moments
$875.00
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A gentle, storybook moment is rendered with the cool, glossy precision that defines Lladro porcelain. Here a gondolier stands tall at the stern, his striped shirt and straw hat lending an unmistakable Venetian note, while a young couple—dressed in nineteenth-century finery—sit close together, the woman's bouquet and the man's top hat suggesting a honeymoon intimacy. The long, low silhouette of the gondola is beautifully detailed: carved ornament at the prow, draped cloth along the sides, and a deep blue glaze that gives the hull a quietly reflective presence. Small gestures—the gondolier’s steadying hand on the pole, the lady’s relaxed tilt toward her companion, and a childlike figure at the bow—bring warmth and a sense of narrative to the scene. The overall effect feels refined and affectionate, a decorative sculpture that reads both as a delicate object and a tiny theatrical tableau of romance and travel.
The Artwork
About In The Gondola Couple
In The Gondola Couple.
In The Gondola Couple. Sculptor: Francisco Catalá, Release year 1978, Base included. In XIX century, affluent newlywed couples spent their honeymoon travelling around Old Europe. Italy was the place to go for enjoying classic art and romanticism. In ref.01001350 Lladro has depicted one of these young couples, dressed as XIX fashion enjoying the ride in a venetian gondola. Confirming the setting to be Venice, Italy, the gondoliere leads the boat, with its typical uniform of striped t-shirt and straw hat. Such a complex piece, so large, with so many characters, scene details, engravings and porcelain flowers, builds one of the best wedding gifts possible. Numbered series.
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About the Collection
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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