Choir Boys - NAO by Lladró

Name: NAO by Lladró " Choir Boys"
 
Type: Glazed porcelain figurine 
 
Year: 1988
 
Set: No
 
Mark: NAO by Lladró - Underside printed in brown: “NAO HAND MADE IN SPAIN by LLADRÓ © DAISA 1988”
 
History: This figurine depicts two young choir boys dressed in robes, one holding a bell. Made by NAO, a brand by Lladró, it reflects the softer, more accessible line of Lladró porcelain — produced in their Spanish workshops with the same craftsmanship but simpler styling aimed at a broader market.
 
 
The figurine is well-modeled with expressive faces and smooth pastel glazing. The base is clearly marked with the NAO sailing ship logo, the Lladró connection, and a DAISA 1988 copyright mark — identifying the year the design was copyrighted, not necessarily the production year.
 
 
This figurine fits within NAO’s traditional themes of childhood, innocence, and religious or seasonal motifs. It would have been popular as a Christmas decorative item or gift, and remains collectible, especially in good condition.
 
 
The bell detail and flowing robes are nicely rendered, and the piece maintains Lladró’s hallmark attention to form and sentimentality at a more affordable price point than mainline Lladró sculptures.
 
Flaws: Small repair on the boys bell