NAO by Lladro Figurine - 'Girl in Nightgown' (A Pretty Pose)

This is a vintage porcelain figurine produced by NAO, a brand from the Lladro Group. The piece depicts a young girl standing in a graceful, dance-like pose, delicately lifting the hem of her long gown with her right hand while her left hand rests on her hip. She has light brown hair styled in a bun with a dark blue ribbon accent. The figurine is crafted from high-quality fine porcelain with a characteristic high-gloss glaze finish. The color palette is understated, featuring soft cream and ivory tones for the garment and realistic flesh tones for the face and arms. The gown features a ruffled, wide-collar design and subtle floral textured patterns molded into the lowermost hem of the skirt. Based on visual inspection, the item appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or crazing. The craftsmanship is typical of the Valencia, Spain workshops, showing smooth transitions and expressive facial features. This piece likely dates from the late 20th century, specifically the 1980s or 1990s, and embodies the 'NAO' style of simplicity and warmth in porcelain sculpture.