Lladro girl figurines, handcrafted and exported from Tavernes Blanques, Spain by Lladro Commercial, have long been considered some of the most sought-after figurines. Since their introduction in 1953, Lladro has become a household name. Made from specially formulated hard-paste porcelain, Lladro girl figurines have a unique luminescent quality about them that has set them above their contemporaries.

The figurines are first sculpted in clay, after which they are cast into silicone molds and rendered into porcelain figurines. These figurines are then carved until an exacting level of detail is reached, after which they are ready to be painted by hand. Their hand-painted faces are lovingly rendered in muted pastels and warm earth tones. After this exacting process, they are coated in a varnish that gives them their characteristic Lladro look. However, the process doesn't end here. Before the figurines are ready to be shipped out, they must first be put to the test of fire. Lladro girl figurines remain in a kiln for 24 hours at over 1300º C. During this process, the varnish crystallizes and the paint becomes more vivid, bringing these delicate figurines to life.

Finished Lladro girl figurines often depict charming young girls of clear, ivory complexion wearing flowing gowns and engaged in everyday tasks. Some of the most popular of the Lladro girl figurines depict young maidens with long, flowing hair carrying baskets of flowers or surrounded by wildlife.

Lladro girl figurines are often given titles in both English and Spanish to make them more easily accessible to collectors all over the world. However, the official titles for the figurines may change several times throughout their production run, so collectors must be wary of these variations.

The Lladro Collectors Society was formed in 1985 and renamed to Lladro Privilege in 2001. Membership can be obtained through registering the number on your Lladro figurine, or through invitation from any authorized dealer. Members have access to special offers not extended to the public, as well as limited pieces made exclusively for Privilege members. Continued membership is based upon the level of interest each member shows in the porcelain collection world. Have a look yourself on current listings for Lladro Girl Figurines and see if there's anything that takes your breath away.