LLadro Look Alike Figurine? - Antique China and Fine China Query

by Barry Wellington
(Essex, UK)

LLadro Look Alike Figurine? - Antique China and Fine China Query:- I've been given a beautiful figurine to sell, but I can't even begin to start describing it without knowing what brand it is!!! The markings on the base have been partially damaged, so while a small amount of the brand name is displayed it's not enough to work it out. I've tried searching left & right for anything similar but can't turn anything up.

Hope someone can help!

Barry

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Reply by Peter (admin)

to LLadro Look Alike Figurine? - Antique China and Fine China Query

Hi Barry

Thanks for your 'LLadro Look Alike Query'.

I am not a great expert on Lladro style figurines, so can't tell you about the maker. Just give a few pointers. It looks like there are other identifiable words on the base - you don't mention what these words say.

Secondly, a 'damaged' pottery mark can sometimes indicate a 'second' - done deliberately by the maker. I can't see what type of obscuration has been done and how.

I can't see which the large first letter says. Is it a "Z"?

You query is difficult because there are modern rip-offs of Lladro as well as older genuine makers from who Lladro drew their original inspiration.

I feel you may need an expert on this type of chinaware, I'm afraid because identifying obscure pottery marks is a very specialist area and often needs expert input.

Look out for knowledgeable answers below because this website often comes up with answers to mysteries like this because of the kindness of other visitors who know the answer and take the time to comments.

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Best regards

Peter (admin)