The pretty young girl depicted in the Island Beauty figurine from Lladro seems to muse on her own daydreams, adding to the piece’s air of innocence and tropical ease. Crafted from premium porcelain, the piece is painted with naturalistic colors that are brought out by a gres finish, one of Lladro’s specialties. The girl sits, clad to the waist in a decorated wrap with her hair down her back and a flower in her hand. The creation of sculptor Jose Javier Malavia, Island Beauty stands 7-1/2 inches high and first entered the Lladro catalog in 1998.
Founded by a trio of Spanish brothers in 1953, Lladro is known the world over for superb craftsmanship and timeless images. Designed by artists and created by skilled artisans, each piece is fashioned in the company’s City of Porcelain workshops in Valencia. Perfect gifts and favorites with collectors, Lladro sculptures make beautiful additions to the home and are sure to become treasured heirlooms.