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Up for buy-it-now is a breathtaking, investment-grade example of the retired Lladró "Where Love Begins" (La Infancia) porcelain figurine (Reference No. 07649). Issued exclusively in 1995 for the Lladró Collectors Society and retired in 1996, this masterpiece captures a tender, elegant moment between a mother and her child holding a delicate bird.This is not just a standard figurine—this is the ultimate collector’s package. It is a verified, low-production piece (No. 842 of only 4,000 worldwide) and comes complete with its matching hand-signed base, original display stand, physical Certificate of Authenticity, and original factory box.COLLECTOR’S PROVENANCE AND AUTHENTICITY DETAILS
Limited Edition Number: No. 842 / 4000
Hand-Signed Base: Personally hand-signed in ink by both the master sculptor and decorator:
Sculptor (Escult.): Joan Coderch
Decorator (Decor.): Pilar Pérez
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Includes the original matching numbered paper certificate issued in Valencia, Spain, dated March 1, 1996.
Factory Quality Control: Features the original factory inspector sticker (#145) intact on the porcelain, proving pristine, low-handling history.WHAT’S INCLUDED
Lladró #7649 Figurine (No. 842)
Original Wooden Base Display Stand
Original Physical Certificate of Authenticity
Original Lladró Factory Box with custom-molded styrofoam insertsITEM SPECIFICATIONS
Brand: Lladró
Country of Manufacture: Spain
Finish: Glossy Glaze
Approximate Dimensions: 14.25" Height x 10.75" Width
Current Status: Retired (1996)CONDITION REPORT
Porcelain Figurine: Pristine, mint condition. No chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs. The incredibly delicate bird wings, fingers, and flower petals are 100% intact and flawless.
Wood Base: Excellent.
Box & Inserts: The original box shows typical light shelf wear/aging from storage but remains structurally sound. The original custom-molded styrofoam inserts are fully intact and ready to protect the piece.SHIPPING AND HANDLING
Because of the delicate nature and high value of this fine porcelain, extraordinary care will be taken during packing:
The figurine will be safely nested into its original factory-molded styrofoam.
The original factory box will be double-boxed inside a brand-new, heavy-duty shipping container surrounded by premium shock-absorbing packing materials.
Fully Insured: Shipping includes full-value tracking and signature confirmation upon delivery.
