Angelical moments
$875.00
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The Gallery's Perspective
There’s an immediate sense of gentle curiosity in this koala—its small, rounded face and slightly tilted head read as both attentive and endearing. The matte black surface lets the sculpted fur and folds across the chest read clearly, so you notice the careful modeling of texture without it becoming fussy. Against that sober backdrop, the polished gold ears and eucalyptus sprig become theatrical highlights: they catch light and give the figure a playful, almost regal presence. The pose—forepaws crossed and body compact—feels relaxed and unthreatening, a quiet gesture that adds to the piece’s charm. Altogether the contrast between the restrained black form and bright gold accents creates a modern, decorative sensibility that still honors the koala’s sweet, unhurried character.
The Artwork
About Koala Sculpture. Black-gold. Limited Edition
Koala captures to perfection the Boldblack collection’s unique mix of naturalism and leading-edge. The series offers a singular vision of the animal kingdom in creations notable for matching realist and precise modeling with a bicolor black-and-gold decoration. With an unmistakable creative treatment, these designs fit in with the most varied interior styles. Koala portrays one of the world’s most endearing animals from a surprising new angle. The creation combines the expressiveness and detail of refined sculpture with a highly sophisticated decoration. The matte black porcelain enhances every little detail and contrasts with the golden luster to create a very attractive decorative effect. The cute koala, one of Australia’s most popular animals, is the closest thing in nature to a teddy bear. But the koala is much more than an adorable little tree-climbing creature. This animal symbolizes the need to take things leisurely and to appreciate life’s small day-to day pleasures. The koala is deeply significant for Australia’s first nations peoples, who believe it to be a symbol of wisdom and adaptation. In their legends it is often depicted as a being with profound insight into its environment and with a heightened sense of community. It is also a totem of conservation and respect for the environment, now turned into an innovative decorative and artistic creation.
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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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