Fabulous 1928 Royal Doulton HN 1297 Columbine Figurine

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Seller: chaseleyantiques ✉️ (1,051) 0%, Location: Staffordshire, GB, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 172488268443 Fabulous 1928 Royal Doulton HN 1297 Columbine Figurine.

Here for your consideration is a magnificent, rare, Art Deco, debutante, Royal Doulton 1928 figurine, called 'Columbine' model number HN1297, designed by Leslie Harradine and decorated by AF (Ade E Fimister) who worked for Royal Doulton in the 1920s/30s.

It depicts a stylish, Art Deco, 1920s debutante, in a pink and purple rouched dress, with pondering expression, sitting provocatively on a pedestal, in absolutely fantastic condition, manufactured by Royal Doulton, England. This figurine was ceased in 1940.

The colouring in this rare ceramic figurine is superb, real muted serene colouring, absolutely exquisite. I really don't believe my pictures are doing this figurine true justice. The colours and the way they've been mixed is just truly sublime.

The base has all the green script, stamped, Royal Doulton distinct markings, guaranteed 100% genuine. Its also stamped with the Rd No 737565 (British registration number) which was issued in 1928.

Condition ..... No chips, cracks, scratches, fleabites or damage. Just a very nice, stunning piece of Royal Doulton ware.

Leslie Harradine (1887-1965) ....

Leslie Harradine joined the Doulton Lambeth studio as an apprentice in 1902 working under George Tinworth while studying part-time at the Camberwell School of Arts. He went on to qualify and work in the Royal Doulton design department. His main interest lay in clay sculpture and the design of free standing figures and he produced several prototypes which came to the attention of Charles Noke Royal Doulton's art director.

Despite his interest in figure modelling, and his apparent skill in that area, Leslie Harradine was required to design vases for the Lambeth Art Studios something he was not happy doing. His ambition was to set up his own small modelling studio where he could do the work he loved. In 1912 Leslie Harradine left Royal Doulton and emigrated to Canada with his brother where they purchased a farm.

In 1916 the two brothers joined the army and left Canada to fight the great war in France. After only a short while Leslie Harradine was injured and spent time in hospital back in England. Leslie Harradine had not been back in England for long when Charles Noke offered him a job as a figure designer at the Burslem works but he refused. Leslie had grown to like his independence and wanted to work only for himself. He did, however, eventually agree to send Charles Noke some samples of his models on a freelance basis and so, in 1920, the first of his Royal Doulton figures, HN 395, 'Contentment' was released.

Leslie Harradine provided a regular supply of figures to Royal Doulton for almost forty years but always on a truly freelance basis, Leslie Harradine was the one to decide what he would model, and when, and he would send these, maybe up to three at a time, on a monthly basis to the Burslem works. It is said that the other designers and painters would all gather round eagerly when his monthly shipment was unpacked to see what he had "come up with this time".

Many hugely popular models flowed from his small home studio. His new creations were shipped to the potteries until the late 1950s when he eventually informed Royal Doulton of his intention to retire. In 1961 he moved to Spain where he lived and modelled local peasants in terra cotta (just for pleasure) until his death in 1965. The rest is history. Leslie Harradine is without doubt the most Iconic artist ever to have worked for Royal Doulton, his pieces are collected and revered the world over !!

Dimensions as follows .... 

Height: 6 inches or 15.2 cm

Depth: 3.25 inches or 8.4 cm (widest)

Width: 4 inches or 10 cm (widest)

Weight: 7.25 oz or 203 grams.

Royal Doulton is today regarded as one of the most influential ceramic manufacturer's of the 20th Century and their work is collected valued and admired throughout the world. Whoever purchases this truly beautiful piece of Royal Doulton pottery, will not be disappointed, because it's just so striking.

This rare highly sought-after figurine HN1297 'Columbine' would make a superb gift and solid future investment.

The figurine will be carefully packaged and posted recorded, special delivery with insurance.

Please note, all my international postal charges are only estimates and will be confirmed and altered up or down when I know the destination to where, items are being sent. Please also note I only charge actual costs of postage and packaging with insurance, no more.

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  • Manufacturer/ Type: Royal Doulton
  • Material: Porcelain/ China
  • Date: 1920-1939 (Art Deco)
  • Product Type: figurine
  • Use: Decorative

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