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The Lladró \"Dog\'s Best Friend\" (Model #2287) is a retired Spanish porcelain figurine sculpted by Antonio Ramos, originally issued in 1994 and retired in 2000. It portrays a tender, heartwarming scene of a young girl tucking a blanket over a sleeping or resting tricolor hound.
Theme & Emotion: Sentimental and peaceful, highlighting the pure bond of companionship and protection between a child and her pet.
Visual Focus: The contrast between the soft flow of the girl\'s uplifted blanket and the relaxed posture of the loyal dog creates a gentle, storytelling moment.
Color Palette: Dominated by deep, earthy tones characteristic of the Gres line—warm terracotta, muted blues, and soft browns—giving the statue a grounded, organic feel rather than a stark, brightly painted look.
Texture & Form: Non-reflective and tactile; the surface emphasizes the rougher, stoneware-like texture of the blanket and the smooth yet non-glazed skin of the subjects.
Key Details & Identification
Model Number: 01012287
Sculptor: Antonio Ramos
Year Issued: 1994 | Year Retired: 2000
Finish: Gres (Matte/Stoneware)
The piece is in pristine condition and does not have chips or cracks, and the base does not show signs of the item being displayed.
The pictures are used as part of the description, authenticity, and condition of the item. Feel free to message me with any questions before purchasing.
