Lladro #12157 Eskimo Girl With Cold Feet - Gres - Original Box - Mint Condition

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Lladro #12157 Eskimo Girl With Cold Feet - Gres - Original Box - Mint Condition:
$225.00

Lladro #12157Eskimo Girl With Cold Feet - Gres - Original Box - Mint Condition

SpanishName: Esquimalita Cuidando Pie

Sculptor: FranciscoCatalá

Finish: Gres

Year Issued: 1985

Year Retired: 2007

Height: 6.5”

Width: 6.5”

Thisis a charming little Eskimo girl warming her feet. This piece is made in the Gres finish. It does have the Lladro logo on thebottom.

Itis in mint condition.

Thispiece has only been displayed in a glass cabinet in a smoke free and pet freehome.

Wepack all our pieces very carefully and use 2 boxes for all Lladro pieces. Am showing pictures of the packing which camefrom Spain from Lladro. We include thecost of insurance in the shipping and handling price.

Lladro History

The company was founded in 1953 by threebrothers, Juan, José and Vicente Lladró, in the village of Almácera nearValencia. Starting with items such as vases and jugs, it wasn\'t until 1956 thatthey started producing the sculptures for which they are now most famous.Enthusiasm for the items produced by the Lladró brothers saw their smallworkshop expand several times until eventually they moved to Tavernes Blanquesin 1958.

1962, the brothers open the ProfessionalTraining School at their site in Tavernes Blanques to share their knowledge andexperience. It still operates today keeping alive the vision and philosophy ofthe brothers by imparting it to a new generation.1969, on October 13, the City of Porcelain is opened by the Spanish Ministerfor Industry. It took 2 years to build and was designed to provide the bestEnvironment that encourages the artistic development of works produced.Currently over 2000 people work here. 1970, Lladró begins to use a new material, gres, for its sculptures. It hasearthy colours and is used frequently in natural themes. 1973, Lladró buys 50% of the North American Company Weil Ceramics & Glass. 1974, the first blue emblem, consisting of a bellflower and ancient chemicalsymbol, appears on the base to show the origin of the sculpture. The EliteCollection is also launched. 1984, Rosa, Mari Carmen and Juan Vicente Lladró joined the company. One childof each of the founding members. They underwent a long apprenticeship beforethey were permitted responsibility in the company. 1985, the Collector\'s Society is formed. The first annual sculpture, called\"Little Pals\", can fetch several thousand dollars at sale due tothe small number of members able to purchase it in the early years.