Lladro Moses Figurine 5170 Ten Commandments Porcelain Statue Box Vintage Judaica

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This magnificent Lladró porcelain sculpture titled Moses (Model #5170) was sculpted by master artist Francisco Catalá and introduced in 1982. … Read more This magnificent Lladró porcelain sculpture titled Moses (Model #5170) was sculpted by master artist Francisco Catalá and introduced in 1982. Rendered in Lladró's signature muted palette of slate greys, soft creams, and tan tones, this large figure depicts Moses descending from Mount Sinai, holding the stone tablets inscribed with Hebrew lettering in his right arm while gesturing upward with his left.

The underside features the official blue backstamp "LLADRÓ HAND MADE IN SPAIN © DAISA 1982", along with the incised model number 5170 and sculptor assembly marks. Complete with its original factory box, this is a highly desirable piece for collectors of fine Spanish porcelain, biblical art, and Judaica.

Item Summary
Identification: Lladró Moses (Spanish Title: Moisés) Porcelain Figurine, Reference No. #01005170 / #5170
Brand/Maker: Lladró
Sculptor: Francisco Catalá
Year Issued: 1982
Year Retired: 2000
Item Model Number: 5170 / 01005170
Country of Origin: Valencia, Spain
Material: Fine Hard-Paste Glazed Porcelain
Finish: Classic Glazed Porcelain
Dimensions: ~15.5 inches tall (overall width ~7 inches; maximum figure span up to 17 inches depending on measurement points)
Weight: 2 lbs 10.8 oz (Statue only)

Markings: Incised mold model number 5170, impress/maker marks C-24 A, and standard blue glazed factory backstamp: LLADRÓ HAND MADE IN SPAIN © DAISA 1982.

Reference
Book Title: The Official Lladró Collection Identification & Price Guide
Author: Peggy Whiteneck
Page / Entry Reference: Model No. 5170 (Moses / Moisés), listed under Historical & Biblical Sculptures.

Historical & Design Significance
Designed by Francisco Catalá during Lladró's peak mid-to-late 20th-century period, Model #5170 embodies the dramatic drapery and emotional vigor characteristic of Neoclassical and Baroque religious sculpture. The figure's dynamic posture, soaring drapery, and subtle glaze palette give it a commanding architectural presence suited for classic, traditional, or eclectic interiors.

Curator's Note
A striking exercise in mid-century Spanish porcelain artistry, Francisco Catalá's 'Moses' combines monumental gravitas with delicate craftsmanship. Standing at over 15 inches tall, its soft grey drapery and expressive form offer a sophisticated accent for a curated library bookshelf, executive desk, or mantel display. See less