When U.S. forces swept through the opulent Baghdad palace of Saddam Hussein’s son Uday, they came upon masses of Oriental rugs, sports cars, guns, swords . . . and box after box of painted porcelain ...

Lladro was founded by the three Lladro brothers: Juan, Jose, and Vicente in 1953. The founders formed the family company in the village of Almacera, Spain, near Valencia. After more than 50 years, the ...

Collecting figurines is more than just a hobby for many; it’s an investment. The right figurines, like Lladro and Hummel, can appreciate in value over time, making them a savvy purchase for the ...

When U.S. forces swept through the opulent Baghdad palace of Saddam Hussein’s son Uday (killed in Iraq in July), they came upon masses of Oriental rugs, sports cars, guns, swords … and box after box ...

In 1953 Lladro was founded by the three Lladro brothers: Juan, Jose and Vicente. The founders came from an agricultural background and formed the family company in the village of Almacera, Spain, near ...

Last month, as U.S. forces swept through the opulent Baghdad palace of Saddam Hussain's profligate son Uday, they came upon masses of Oriental rugs, sports cars, guns, swords ... and box after box of ...

London designers Committee have unveiled a new collection for Spanish porcelain brand Lladró, including this series called Evolution of Love. The figures, part of Lladró's ongoing Re-Cyclos project, ...

The light blue dress of the figurine caught my eye. Sandwiched between a red miniature vase and a brightly painted pair of salt-and-pepper shakers, the 11½ inch porcelain figurine of Cinderella looked ...

LONGBOAT KEY -- Collectors embrace the efficiency of the Internet for tracking down hard-to-find pieces; a Longboat Key entrepreneur finds it lowers overhead. Janet Gale Hammer, 48, turned her 10-year ...