Angelical moments
$875.00
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The Gallery's Perspective
At once regal and protective, this Lladró Lamassu feels like a guardian brought into three-dimensional clarity. The hybrid figure—bull’s body, human head and broad, feathered wings—is rendered with an elegant restraint that keeps the sculpture from appearing heavy; instead it reads as ceremonial and composed. Notice the layered treatment of the wings and mane: repeated, scale-like feathers in soft blues, lavenders and golds create a reassuring rhythm across the surface, while the carefully modeled beard and crown give the face a calm, attentive presence. The combination of matte and subtly lustrous finishes makes the colors sing without glare, and the tiny textured details—beaded trims, the braided tail, the patterned collar—reward a close look. Together these choices lend the piece both monumentality and delicacy, a sense of ancient authority softened by refined craftsmanship. It feels like an object meant to stand quietly at the threshold, offering both protection and a hint of ceremony to the space it inhabits.
The Artwork
About Lamassu
Lamassu. Sculptor Marco Antonio Noguerón Base Included. Limited Edition 750.
Lamassu. Limited edition porcelain sculpture of Lamassu, a hybrid creature with the body of a bull, head of a man and wings of an eagle in gold lustre. The striking presence of mythological beings flanking the Ishtar Gate at the walls of Babylon inspired the artists of the Lladró High Porcelain workshop in this powerful sculpture, richly decorated with golds, lustres and a vast wealth of colours and textures. Lamassu is the name of the winged bulls with human heads guarding the entrance to the royal palaces of the ancient Neo-Assyrian empire. With their imposing presence on both sides of the door, they symbolised the supernatural powers of kings, drove away evil and attracted good fortune. Each of the elements of this mythological creature is reproduced with great artistry in this limited edition: the wild bull of Mesopotamia hunted by kings, the eagle representing the monarch contemplating his subjects, and the human brow crowned as an allusion to his intelligence and divinity. In the embellishment of the piece, blue tones are highlighted, with turquoise reminiscent of lapis lazuli and gold as a symbol of wealth, all applied with great precision by hand. New lustres are combined in cobalt blue and brown, in addition to a combination of matte, gloss and satin finishes.
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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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