Lladro Nun Issue [URL removed] 1970 [URL removed] or 4611G [URL removed] Fulgencio García [URL removed] 13½" x5". The number etched on the bottom signifies the model number.

“What determines whether and when a particular Lladró piece will be retired?
ALL Lladró will eventually retire. Nobody knows WHEN. If we did, it would be like buying only sure winners in the stock market. Retired figurines generally go up significantly in value. We believe that fragile pieces that are found to be more difficult to ship wind up getting retired sooner than others. Also, of course, Limited Editions often sell out sooner (but not always). Each Fall, Lladró may retire as few as a dozen or as many as 200 pieces a year.”

""G" or “M” after a model number in a catalog listing – what does that mean?
Most figurines produced prior to 1991 were available in either glazed (G) or unglazed matte (M) finish, both from the same mold and using the same porcelain formula. Some collectors prefer only one style or the other, and some even prefer to have one of each to make an interesting side by side set. It is strictly a matter of personal preference. Any price difference is strictly due to supply and demand. More recently, Lladró has designated matte and Gres pieces with a “one” prefix (e.g., #11011 for #1011) and glazed pieces with a zero prefix (e.g., #01011 for #1011). The figurine pictured is Lladró #01011036 Horsewoman in “matte” finish."

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Just as a side note, many years ago at least 40 – I was in Spain and saw Lladro figurines, and immediately fell in love with them. I purchased a number of small pieces as souvenirs for family and friends. If I knew then what I know now I would have purchased more and even some larger pieces. At that time the were relatively inexpensive and lovely, now they are lovely and very expensive.

Whoa, I just saw this! Congrats on obtaining the Lladro and Nao pieces. Those are always good finds. I have been a collector of lladro for a few years now.

I have seen that some folks pointed to www.aretiredcollection.com for a resource. That is an excellent site with some very nice folks running it. They have a a pretty comprehensive catalog.

You can also check out the historical catalog at the official lladro website www.lladro.com.

Unfortunately you won’t find much about NAO in either place. Those pieces are pretty nice, but not quite as valuable as actual lladro pieces even though they are made by the same company. You’ll find that older pieces in the NAO line are worth a bit more.

Keep in mind that the stamp on the bottom of the piece helps date when it was made. Some pieces have been out for years. Others retire quickly. Lladro retires some…and others simply are limited production and sell out.

Look for a full flower logo on the bottom of the lladro pieces that are stamped. Missing logos or partial logos may be a factory second.

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My favorite website for retired Lladro is

www.aretiredcollection.com

If you know the number you can search on the number. If not, you can go to advanced search and enter whatever info you have. With regard to keyword search on that site, I have the most luck with single words.

If the piece is still being made the site will not show you a photo but it will give the inception year and current price. For retire pieces, you’ll see the original price, the last retail price and the secondary market price. Like with anything else, take that secondary market price with a grain of sale.

I’ve also noticed on some Lladro websites that the box really doesn’t do anything for the value, just perhaps a buyer thing. I buy a lot of Lladro, almost all retired and I have the original box for less than half.

Thank you