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 ...

LONGBOAT KEY -- Collectors embrace the efficiency of the Internet for tracking down hard-to-find pieces; a Longboat Key entrepreneur finds it lowers overhead. Janet Gale Hammer, 48, turned her 10-year ...

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 ...

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 ...

Three mink coats and a Lladro figurine valued at $21,000 were reported stolen Saturday from a home in the 1100 block of South Wolf Road. Two mink coats, and various jewelry valued at $6,020 were ...