Royal Doulton Figurine Blithe Morning HN2065 DB448 and it places this example

and it places this example at the top of the market for Rocky specifically

this charming child study depicts a young boy violinist with his faithful dog companion at his feet

bearing the Royal Doulton England backstamp and the named pattern designation Gloire de Dijon — a reference to the celebrated climbing rose variety whose full-petalled blooms are depicted on the body

and the piece has been out of production for six decades

The short 6-year production run makes this a scarcer piece

Royal Doulton Figurine Blithe Morning HN2065 DB448 and it places this exampleHN Number: HN2065 Production years: 19501973 Height: 7. 25 in 18. 4cm Designer: L. Harradine Condition: Mint, no chips, cracks or repairs. Authenticated by William Cross, Canada's Royal Doulton Specialist since 1986