Bibi Hilton's Lladro "Take Flight" Large Porcelain Swan Statue

Bibi Hilton's Lladro "Take Flight" Large Porcelain Swan Statue (From the Estate of Mrs. Bibi Hilton) - This exquisite statue called "Take Flight" made by Lladro was personally owned by Bibi Hilton. This piece was used as decor in Mrs. Hilton's beloved Gulfport, Mississippi home, as swans were her favorite bird and one of her favorite animals. This is a handmade Spanish porcelain piece made by sculptor Salvador Debon, and standing over two feet tall is truly an impressive piece. The piece is hand painted and finished with the famous Lladro crystalline finish. Issue Year: 1992. The statue is signed and dated "10-13-95" on the bottom of the piece. Dimensions:19 2/3 in x 27 5/9 in x 25 3/5 in. Please Note: One of the wings has been repaired. This item comes directly from the estate of Mrs. Bibi Hilton. Mrs. Hilton was the wife of famed Hilton hotelier and heir Eric Hilton of the Hilton Hotel family, the youngest grandson of Conrad Hilton. As the wife of Eric Hilton, Bibi Hilton traveled the world as a goodwill ambassadress for the Hilton Hotel chain. For over three decades, until his death, Bibi worked alongside her husband as his partner further branding the Hilton name to the internationally iconic status it is today. Bibi Hilton's brother-in-law, Barron Hilton, often acknowledged her as one of the Hilton Hotels Corporation's greatest assets. Each buyer will receive an appreciation letter from the estate of Bibi Hilton for participating in Mrs. Hilton's auction.