Lladro 'Clown Lying Down' with Ball Porcelain Figurine

This is a large, hand-painted porcelain figurine depicting a melancholic clown in a reclining position, resting on his stomach with legs kicked up in the air. The piece is characteristic of the Spanish manufacturer Lladro, featuring their signature matte finish and a soft, muted pastel color palette dominated by creams, beiges, and subtle grey-blues. The clown wears oversized, baggy clothing including a long coat and trousers with large buttons, finished with brown work boots and a small bowler-style hat. His feet are resting against a striped circus ball. The facial expression is expertly rendered with fine detail, showing a contemplative gaze, a pink-painted nose, and delicate makeup lines. Measuring approximately 14-16 inches in length, the sculpture displays the high level of craftsmanship associated with the 1980s-1990s period of Lladro production. The smooth, flowing lines of the drapery show no visible cracks or chips in the image, suggesting the item has been well-preserved in a display environment. The matte gres finish provides a tactile, non-reflective quality that enhances the sculptural shadows of the garment folds. Such pieces typically bear the blue Lladro tulip stamp and incised production numbers on the underside.