Girl With Ducklings Appraisal

Lladro 'Girl with Ducklings' Porcelain Figurine

The item is a delicate porcelain figurine depicting a young girl feeding ducklings. The girl is rendered with soft facial features, long brown hair pulled back with a light-colored headband, and is dressed in a light-colored, long-sleeved shirt and beige-pink overalls. She holds a small, light blue object in her left arm and a bucket with a stick or dipper in her right hand, suggesting she is feeding the ducklings. Two small white ducklings are positioned near her feet on the oval-shaped base, which is textured to resemble grass. The porcelain exhibits a smooth, glossy finish, indicative of Lladro's signature glazes. The color palette is predominantly pastel, with subtle shading adding depth to the figure's clothing and hair. No obvious chips, cracks, or repairs are visible from the provided images, suggesting it is in good to excellent condition. The craftsmanship appears to be of high quality, with fine detailing in the girl's hands, facial expression, and the small ducklings. The base of the figurine is integrated seamlessly into the overall design. A portion of a box, likely the original packaging, is visible in the background with the 'LLADRO' logo, strongly identifying the manufacturer. Lladro figurines typically date from the mid-20th century to the present, with this particular style suggesting a more modern production within that range, possibly from the late 20th or early 21st century. The figurine captures a serene moment, characteristic of Lladro's thematic focus on innocence and everyday life.