Hi Amanda,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Lladro began creating its collectible porcelain figurines in 1953 in Valencia, Spain. The company was founded by three brothers—Juan, José, and Vicente Lladró—who initially made functional ceramics before transitioning to the delicate and highly detailed figurines for which they are now famous.

Their first porcelain figurines, inspired by 18th-century Rococo style and traditional Spanish motifs, gained popularity throughout the 1950s and 1960s. By the 1960s, Lladro had become an internationally recognized brand.

"Arctic Friends" was introduced in 1993. The piece was retired between 1994 and 1996, making it a relatively short-lived.

Lladro figures were so popular - and collected by such a wide-spread audience over several decades - that there are now far more on the market than buyers, meaning supply outweighs demand so prices remain modest. While there are retailers asking a few hundred dollars for this model, when it comes up at auction, it rarely sells for more than $100, typically between $50 and $75.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A near vintage Lladro hand-painted porcelain "Arctic Friends" figurine
1993
Model #2260. Featuring an Eskimo boy seated on a canoe, playfully offering a fish to a seal. Marked below.
7-1/2 inches high by 11 inches long
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition; value assumes no breaks, repairs, losses or repainting.
PROVENANCE: Acquired in an online auction
$50-75*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia