Royal Doulton Figurine The Fiddler HN2171 collectible the full presentation that serious

the full presentation that serious collectors rightly expect and that firmly establishes provenance and condition for the long term

and serious completists know how difficult early entries are to source in mint

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and theatrical pose create visual drama appealing to collectors of costume pieces

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Royal Doulton Figurine The Fiddler HN2171 collectible the full presentation that seriousThe Fiddler (HN2171) was designed by Mary Nicoll and issued by Royal Doulton from 1956 to 1962, standing 8. 75 inches tall. Nicoll, whose work drew heavily on the seafaring traditions of her native Devon, brought particular authority to this kind of character study and The Fiddler is among her most animated and convincing figures, the old musician caught mid step as if dancing a hornpipe while he plays, fiddle tucked under his chin and bow in full