Royal Doulton Figurine Dressing for the Ball HN5580 pretty ladies the traditional Italian theatrical form

the traditional Italian theatrical form that influenced European theater for centuries

this elegant figurine depicts a woman in elaborate costume representing England

It is one of the most warmly human subjects in the entire Child Study range

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standing 8 inches tall as part of the Golden Years series

Royal Doulton Figurine Dressing for the Ball HN5580 pretty ladies the traditional Italian theatrical formShe is 9. 5in tall Produced in 2012 in a limited edition of 1500 pcs. Faulkner's modelling brings an intimate, unhurried quality to the group. The mother's posture draws both children naturally into her presence, and the soft pink palette reinforces the gentleness of the scene without sentimentality. As one of Royal Doulton's most accomplished designers of the modern era, Faulkner understood how to give figurine groups a sense of lived relationship