Royal Doulton Figurine Dressing for the Ball HN5580 pretty ladies Mary Nicoll was one of

Mary Nicoll was one of Royal Doulton's accomplished designers during the 1960s-1980s

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

The substantial size and exotic subject matter make this a commanding display piece

Royal Doulton Figurine Dressing for the Ball HN5580 pretty ladies Mary Nicoll was one ofShe 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