Original Listing Description

Item of Item: Difficult to find the full set Year Manufactured: 1998Brand: Danbury Mint/Lena LiuLine: Maidens of the Imperial Gardens - Complete Set of 4Pattern: Chrysanthemum Princess, Plum Blossom Princess, Iris Princess, Rose PrincessColor: Multi colorType: 10" figurines, weighing betwen 1lb - 2lbs.Features: Hand painted Condition: Excellent. The Chrysanthemum Princess has a small area where the gold paint has worn off. This is the only flaw. Additional Information or Item Background History:Taken directly from Lena Liu's website:"Lena had her first painting lessons as a child in Taiwan under the guidance of renowned painters Professors Sun Chia-Chin and Huang Chun-Pi. She came to the United States in 1972 to study architecture at the State University of Buffalo, and later did graduate work at the School of Architecture at U.C.L.A. However, her true passion for painting never left her, and in 1977 she began to paint full time Today avid collectors of her work enjoy it across various media, including limited-edition prints, porcelain collector's plates, ornaments, figurines, music boxes, sculptures, cards, tapestries, bookmarks and calendars. Lena has achieved recognition at national shows and exhibits. She was honored by the Collector's Information Bureau (CIB) as Best Plate Artist of the Year and as Collector's Choice Artist of the Year. She was also honored by National Association of Limited Edition Dealers (NALED) as Artist of the Year. She was named the Canadian Artist of the Year at the Canadian Collectible of the Year Awards. She was also an inaugural inductee into the prestigious Bradford Exchange Plate Artist Hall of Fame."***PLEASE READ: Special or Additional Shipping Requirements for the Item Purchased Weight: Due to the total weight of the item(s) and to save on shipping expenses for the buyer, multiple boxes will be used. Please note that each box being shipped may not arrive at the buyer's address on the same day or time. USPS will treat each box as a separate shipment. Confirmation of Delivery: Due to the total cost of this item ($200+), a signature confirmation is required upon delivery. If the buyer or individual is unavailable during the post office's attempt to deliver, the post office will typically leave a notice at the buyer's address stating the package is holding at the buyer's post office location. Additional Insurance: Although USPS Priority Mail provides insurance up to certain amounts for packages, the provided insurance amount is less than the value of this item. Therefore, this item will have additional insurance purchased. Documentation of how this item is packaged will be taken to assist with any potential insurance claims due to damage, loss, etc ABOUT THIS STORE~Thank YouThank you for viewing and shopping my store. I truly appreciate your business and interest. If you would like additional descriptions, pictures, or have questions and/or comments, please contact me through the eBay messenger tool. I typically respond to messages within 24 hours. There may be times when I am unable to respond immediately, but I will respond to you within 48 hours.About the InventoryMy online store lists items that are mostly pre-owned. Pre-owned, handmade, vintage, and antique items may include usual wear such as scratches and some manufacturing production defects. This type of wear will be made viewable within the listing photos.All items are inspected carefully and stored in protective containers or shelving areas. The inventory is inspected prior to sourcing, listing, and at the time of shipping. Customers will be notified immediately if there are any defects that were missed and not found until the shipping process. If this occurs, I will contact you immediately and provide you with the option to continue through the sale, provide you with a discount, or provide you with a full refund within 24 hours of my notification to you through the messenger tool.Listing DescriptionsA large quantity of time is spent researching items using books, online tools, and through field experts. Descriptions are made as accurate as possible. Some vintage and antique items are rare or hard to find and there may not be much information available. If you find that an item has been listed with information that may not be accurate, please feel free to contact me.Listing PhotosThe majority of photos within each listing are taken by me personally, unless specified within the item description. Website stock photos may be used to provide examples of usage. There are a variety of styles of photos that have been taken. I am continuously finding ways to improve the quality of photos for the best view or ideas for usage. As with many photos, colors may not be exact, but I try to ensure the lighting provides as true to color as possible PackagingRecycled materials will be used to package items. Boxes may be new through USPS or if USPS does not offer a certain sized box to fit your item, a recycled box may be used. Some recycled boxes may be turned inside out. Recycled boxes may have been previously used for food, pets, and other items. At times, boxes may be reconstructed due to no availability of a certain sized box.Recycled newspaper, tissue paper, paper towels, pieces of cardboard, packing peanuts or other Styrofoam packing materials, plastic air bag packing, plastic bags, paper bags, and other items may be used to package items Shipping DeliveryI take great care in packaging each item. USPS Priority Mail or USPS First Class Mail is the source of shipping used due to the reliability, insurance, and tracking services offered. Return of items are not accepted unless I have made an error within the purchase, packaging, shipping, and delivery process Shipping costs...are calculated automatically through the eBay shipping tool. This tool collects the weight and dimensions of the entire package (item, packing materials, box) as well as the customer's address information and automatically provides the shipping cost. These costs are not adjustable unless a shipping discount is provided through my consent.Damaged Items...have rarely occurred but can happen through USPS even when the item is packaged well and securely. If damage occurs, customers must hold onto the item AND provide information to me through the eBay messenger tool. Required Information for the Damaged Item: Pictures of the original packaging in which the item arrived (e.g., Pictures of the box the item came in and what it looked like upon delivery) Pictures showing multiple views of the damaged item (e.g., Pictures of the front side of the item, back side of the item, etc.)A summary description of the damage (e.g., The box was damaged when it was delivered to my home. The box was crushed torn wet etc. and when I opened the box, I found that the item was cracked). Claims for Damaged Items...Once I receive the required information from the customer for the damaged item, I will file a claim with the appropriate entity (USPS, eBay, etc.) to determine any refund owed to the customer and/or requirements for the customer to return the item.Lost Packages...have rarely occurred but can happen through USPS even with package tracking. I typically monitor the shipment process through the delivery step. However, please notify me immediately if your package has not been received by the estimated delivery date (you can find this date within your eBay purchase history- just click on the tracking number provided for your item). I will also assist in tracking the package and providing notifications to you. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Danbury Mint collectors and appraisers.