Lladro Figurine - 'Nightingale's Apprentice'

This is a vintage glazed porcelain figurine from the renowned Spanish manufacturer Lladro, titled 'Nightingale's Apprentice' (reference number 5183), issued in 1982 and retired in 1988. The piece depicts a young girl playing nurse, dressed in a white uniform with a nursing cap featuring a red cross, sitting cross-legged in a dusty pink tufted armchair while cradling a blue-clothed doll. The piece follows the signature Lladro aesthetic with a soft, pastel color palette consisting of muted pinks, blues, browns, and whites. The glaze is high-gloss and uniform across the surface. Notable features include the intricate tufting detail on the chair's backrest and the delicate facial expressions of both the girl and the doll. In terms of condition, the figurine appears well-preserved with no visible chips, cracks, or crazing, though a thorough inspection for 'flea bites' on the sharp edges would be recommended for a full appraisal. The quality of the molding and the subtle gradient of the brown hair demonstrate the high-quality craftsmanship associated with Lladro's production during the 1980s. While the base is not visible, it would typically bear the blue Lladro tulip bellflower stamp and incised numbers. This item is representative of the late 20th-century European collectibles market.