Vanessa HN3198, Royal Doulton Figurine Off to School Period backstamp consistent with pre-war

Period backstamp consistent with pre-war through 1960s production shows HN1705 marking clearly

Production years : 2000 (Limited Edition)

and Royal Doulton limited productions will find HN5573 an essential addition to their collections

short enough that examples in excellent condition are not abundant

The base marking clearly shows the HN4899 number and Royal Doulton backstamp

Vanessa HN3198, Royal Doulton Figurine Off to School Period backstamp consistent with pre-warVanessa HN3198 was modelled by Nada Pedley, one of Royal Doulton's most gifted figure sculptors of the modern era. Pedley brought a distinctive sensitivity to the Pretty Ladies tradition her women are poised and quietly confident, with an understated elegance that set her work apart from the more theatrical figurines of earlier decades. She is 8. 5" tall and was produced from 1989 to 1990.