Porcelain Santa Claus sculpture
$1,150.00
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A lively sweep of movement is the first thing you notice: the dragon’s sinuous body curves in an elegant S, caught mid-gesture as if exploring its own space. The piece reads as both playful and dignified — the porcelain’s glossy white surface keeps the overall feeling light, while the soft rose accents on the mane, fins and claws lend warmth and a subtle, refined personality. Close looking rewards you with delicate scale texture across the flanks and a confident, open-mouthed head whose carved features convey alertness rather than ferocity. The black oval base grounds the figure and gives the curving form room to breathe, emphasizing its sculptural silhouette from every angle. It’s a work that brings quiet energy and a refined, decorative presence to a mantel or shelf, offering both personality and poise without overwhelming a room.
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About The Dragon
The Dragon A mythical and legendary creature, exotic and fantastic, the Dragon is considered a sign of good luck and an emblem of power. The personality of the Dragon is vigorous, energetic, vital and dynamic. It is hardworking and efficient. The Dragon is fond of discipline and rigor, and is as demanding with others as it is with itself. Under this sign are those born between following dates (dd/mm/yy): 23/1/1928-9/2/1929, 8/2/1940-26/1/1941, 27/1/1952-13/2/1953, 13/2/1964-1/2/1965, 31/1/1976-17/2/1977, 17/2/1988-5/2/1989, 5/2/2000-23/1/2001
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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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