Collecting figurines is more than just a hobby for many; it’s an investment. The right figurines, like Lladro and Hummel, can appreciate in value over time, making them a savvy purchase for the ...

When U.S. forces swept through the opulent Baghdad palace of Saddam Hussein’s son Uday, they came upon masses of Oriental rugs, sports cars, guns, swords . . . and box after box of painted porcelain ...

Thirty-seven years ago when three brothers pooled their talents and money to open a small ceramic factory in Almacera, Spain, the Lladro name was unknown to collectors of porcelain figurines. Today ...

In 1953 Lladro was founded by the three Lladro brothers: Juan, Jose and Vicente. The founders came from an agricultural background and formed the family company in the village of Almacera, Spain, near ...

Many small porcelain figures were made in France, Germany and England in the 18th century, and many were made to resemble the work of the German Meissen factory. Realistic figures dressed in the robes ...

Lladró India’s Coo Nikhil Lamba says his company has started weaving technology and art to create new products Image: Amit Verma Spanish handmade porcelain luxury label Lladró caters to the unique ...

Lladro was founded by the three Lladro brothers: Juan, Jose, and Vicente in 1953. The founders formed the family company in the village of Almacera, Spain, near Valencia. After more than 50 years, the ...

Last month, as U.S. forces swept through the opulent Baghdad palace of Saddam Hussain's profligate son Uday, they came upon masses of Oriental rugs, sports cars, guns, swords ... and box after box of ...

When U.S. forces swept through the opulent Baghdad palace of Saddam Hussein’s son Uday (killed in Iraq in July), they came upon masses of Oriental rugs, sports cars, guns, swords … and box after box ...

The light blue dress of the figurine caught my eye. Sandwiched between a red miniature vase and a brightly painted pair of salt-and-pepper shakers, the 11½ inch porcelain figurine of Cinderella looked ...