Up for sale is a stunning, large-scale Nao by Lladró porcelain figurine titled "Harlequin with Mandolin" (or Lute). This elegant piece was designed by the renowned master sculptor Salvador Furió and handcrafted in Valencia, Spain.
This specific Harlequin features the iconic elongated limbs and melancholic expression that made Furió’s work famous. It is finished in a beautiful high-gloss glaze with a classic harlequin diamond pattern in muted grey, tan, and cream tones.
Brand: Nao (by Lladró)
Sculptor: Salvador Furió
Subject: Harlequin / Clown with Instrument
Height: 14 inches
Width: 11 inches
Depth: 5 inches
Country of Origin: Spain
Condition: vintage condition. No chips, cracks. Some crazing shown on one side of the seat stone . (Please see last picture for details).
Markings: The base features authentic hand-incised artisan codes and the original kiln vent hole typical of early-to-mid production Spanish porcelain. While the blue ink backstamp is no longer present (common in earlier or paper-labeled pieces), the quality, mold detail, and incised marks confirm its authenticity as a genuine Nao piece.