Royal Doulton Paisley Shawl HN1988 Bone China Figurine

At 17 cm tall and 11 cm wide, this Royal Doulton Paisley Shawl HN1988 bone china figurine, with her soft pink dress, richly coloured shawl draped with effortless elegance, and parasol in hand, is one of Royal Doulton's most enduring and collectible subjects, the combination of the delicate pink dress and the richly patterned shawl giving the piece a colour and textural complexity that rewards close examination.

Made by Royal Doulton of Stoke-on-Trent, one of England's most celebrated bone china manufacturers, the Paisley Shawl is a figurine subject that has been produced by Royal Doulton in several versions across the 20th century, the enduring popularity of the subject reflecting both the quality of the original modelling and the appeal of the costume, which draws on the fashion for richly patterned Paisley shawls that was a feature of Victorian and Edwardian dress. The HN1988 version is decorated with the meticulous hand-painted detail that is the hallmark of the best Royal Doulton figurine production, the soft pink of the dress and the rich colours of the shawl rendered with the precision and luminosity that the bone china body and fine enamel colours allow. The piece is in very good condition throughout.

• Maker: Royal Doulton, Stoke-on-Trent, England
• Title: Paisley Shawl
• Model: HN1988
• Dimensions: 17 cm (H) x 11 cm (W)
• Condition: Very Good
• Features: Soft pink dress, richly coloured Paisley shawl, parasol, meticulous hand-painted detail
• Period: 20th century
• SKU: SKU-00197

A highly sought-after Royal Doulton figurine for the serious collector of English bone china. Pairs naturally with the Lavinia HN1955, the Valerie HN2107, and the wider Royal Doulton figurine grouping.