Reclining Couple (likely 'In the Garden' or similar pastoral scene)
Sculpture, decorative ceramic figurine • Lladró (Spain); possibly sculpted by Salvador Furió or related master sculptor
Style & Movement
Contemporary Figurative / Romanticism; specific to the Valencian porcelain style
Medium & Technique
Hard-paste porcelain, hand-painted with underglaze and overglaze enamel, kilned with a high-gloss finish
Creation Period
Mid to late 20th century (c. 1970-1990)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8 to 10 inches in height, horizontal sculptural format on an integral oval base
Subject Description
A romanticized pastoral scene depicting a young man and woman reclining on a rocky outcrop. The woman leans against the man's chest while he gestures expressively. The narrative evokes 18th-century Rococo gallantry transitioned into modern decorative sentimentality.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the glaze remains bright and reflective with no immediately visible crazing or major chips
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $600 USD
Auction Estimate
$200 - $450 USD
Provenance History
Currently located in a retail or gallery setting (visible Morton inventory tag). Likely sourced from a private estate collection
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of the mid-20th century Spanish porcelain boom led by the Lladró brothers. It reflects the post-war trend for nostalgic, idealized domestic decor and high-craft industrial production.
Notable Features
Distinctive muted pastel palette (blue-greys and creams) typical of 'classic' Lladró; elongated limbs and elegant, stylized facial features characteristic of the brand's mid-period output.
Condition Issues
Potential micro-chipping on delicate extremities (fingers/toes). Accumulation of surface dust in crevices. No structural cracks visible.
Conservation Recommendations
Gentle cleaning with a soft, dry brush or microfiber cloth. Avoid submerged washing to prevent water entry through the firing steam-hole. Display away from high-traffic vibration centers.