Porcelain Santa Claus sculpture
$1,150.00
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A small moment of domestic tenderness is captured with delicate clarity in this glazed Lladro figurine. The scene — a seated mother leaning forward to wrap a child in a soft drape — reads as both intimate and reassuring. The figures’ gentle gestures and downturned faces create a quiet rhythm: the mother’s careful hands and attentive posture suggest protection, while the child’s slight tilt and clasped hand convey trust and the small vulnerability of being cared for. The porcelain’s smooth, luminous finish enhances the sense of softness; light slides across the folds of the drape and the subtle modeling of the figures, emphasizing the sculptor’s attention to silhouette and surface. Muted, natural tones keep the focus on the interaction rather than decorative detail, making the piece feel quietly domestic rather than ornate. At under eight inches tall, the work has a personal scale that invites close viewing — a compact, graceful study of warmth and maternal care.
The Artwork
About Mommy It's Cold 1990-93
Mommy It's Cold 1990-93<br> Sculptor: Joan Coderch<br> Finish: Glazed<br> Year Issued: 1990<br> Year Retired: 1993
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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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