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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Q. I inherited this Lladro deer statue. I believe it is 30 to 35 years old. What is its value? -- Matthew M. Boczek, Parma A. Three brothers founded the Lladro firm in Spain in 1951. The company still ...
Unearthing Hidden Treasures So, you're rummaging through your grandma's attic or maybe browsing through a local flea market, ...
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 ...