MarioGuti/istockphotoMany once-loved collectibles that people thought would make them rich are now worth almost nothing. From ...

Collecting figurines is more than just a hobby for many; it’s an investment. The right figurines, like Lladro and Hummel, can appreciate in value over time, making them a savvy purchase for the ...

LONGBOAT KEY -- Collectors embrace the efficiency of the Internet for tracking down hard-to-find pieces; a Longboat Key entrepreneur finds it lowers overhead. Janet Gale Hammer, 48, turned her 10-year ...

When U.S. forces swept through the opulent Baghdad palace of Saddam Hussein’s son Uday, they came upon masses of Oriental rugs, sports cars, guns, swords . . . and box after box of painted porcelain ...

Lladró India’s Coo Nikhil Lamba says his company has started weaving technology and art to create new products Image: Amit Verma Spanish handmade porcelain luxury label Lladró caters to the unique ...

Lladro was founded by the three Lladro brothers: Juan, Jose, and Vicente in 1953. The founders formed the family company in the village of Almacera, Spain, near Valencia. After more than 50 years, the ...