Are NAO figurines valuable?
Finding the value of Nao Lladro figurines depends mainly on three factors; rarity, condition, and desirability*. The True value was quite different. Using the two top auction and collectibles sales sites, Worthpoint.com and ebay.com actual “sold for” prices ranged from a high of $64.99 to a low of $26.00.
Is Nao part of Lladro?
NAO has always been part of the Lladro Group ownded by the Lladro family. NAO porcelains are produced in the company’s own local workshops located in Valencia Spain.
What is Nao porcelain?
NAO borrowed its name from the old sailing boats from the time of Columbus, and symbolizes a return journey to origins, conveying creativity, skill and magic. This is how the dream of the Lladró brothers came into being: to make porcelain figurines affordable for lovers of beauty.
How do you identify NAO figurines?
Look for an alphanumeric code on the bottom of the figurine next to the Nao logo. This is referred to as the authenticity code. Find an additional number under the authenticity code on Limited Edition pieces, which is the serial number.
Whats the difference between Lladro and Nao?
NAO is a brand of the Lladró group, whose pieces are distinguished by the simplicity of their forms, lighthearted subject matters and colorful presentations.
What is a Lladro Nao?
Nao figurines are hand-made in Spain by highly skilled Lladro artisans. The Nao collection numbers almost 300 elegant life inspired porcelain figurines created to illustrate the unforgettable moments of life.
Are NAO figurines marked?
Genuine NAO Marks The NAO mark has had an evolutionary history that pretty much parallels that of the Lladró mark, beginning with items without marks, then progressing to an impressed mark, and ultimately to a backstamp that in turn underwent various iterations to arrive at the contemporary backstamp we have today.
What is the difference between Lladro and Lladro Nao?
Nao is a brand of the Lladró group with its pieces in a similar style. Nao is cheaper to buy, as their range is produced by the apprentices of Lladro, rather than the experts, who are reserved to work specially on Lladro items.