Lladro Figurine 'Waitin' At The Gate' (Ref: 01005898)

This is a large, complex porcelain figurine entitled 'Waitin' At The Gate,' originally designed by sculptor Salvador Furnió and produced by the renowned Spanish workshop, Lladro. The piece features a seated male figure dressed in a grey coat and trousers, leaning against a weathered stone-texture wall. The wall depicts a Gothic-style ruin with cream-colored brickwork and grey architectural arches supported by columns. A unique functional element of this piece is the integrated circular clock face located in the upper right masonry, featuring Roman numerals and slender black hands. To the left of the central column is a narrow vertical mirror inset into the arched opening. The base is expertly textured to resemble grass and stone steps, all mounted upon a substantial black rectangular plinth. The construction utilizes high-quality hard-paste porcelain with a matte (rather than glossy) finish, characteristic of certain Lladro series from the late 20th century. Notable details include the delicate modeling of the figure's facial features and the realistic crumbling effect of the 'ruined' wall. No significant damage, chips, or cracks are visible in the image, although the clock mechanism may require inspection for functional battery life. This specific model was issued in the late 1980s or early 1990s and is recognized for its blend of decorative sculpture and functional horology.