2260 LLADRO artic friends figurine rare
Excellent condition retired 1993 figurine
11”x 7 1/2”
Online Auction
Yes
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.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia
Ebay prices are NOT regulated and they are not transparent - the seller can ask whatever price they like in the hope that they find a buyer willing to pay it...and once an item is sold, they don't disclose the actual selling price. The values Mearto looks to in our appraisals are transparent auctions - accessible through a variety of online platforms including Bidsquare, AuctionZip, LiveAuctioneers, iGavel, Invaluable and others - where the selling price is disclosed as is the pre-sale estimate. Nearly all Lladro figures sell at an open market for less than $100.
That said, it's possible if I've missed a recent (last 2 years) legitimate auction (non-eBay) where this figure has sold for more than $300. I'd be happy to reconsider my valuation.
~ Delia
How come this exact item sells on ebay for over 300? In other auctions it has sold for over 300? I am just curious how this assessment was determined. Thank you for any additional insights you may be able to provide. :)