Ballad Seller HN2266, Royal Doulton Figurine bone china Douglas Tootle's sculpting brings genuine

Douglas Tootle's sculpting brings genuine authority to the figure

a milestone that gave the 2011 edition particular significance within the series — Emma was the twentieth figure to bear the honour that began with Amy (HN3316) in 1991

Fine examples surface infrequently

The graceful pose and elegant design create a refined presence perfect for contemporary displays

Ballad Seller HN2266, Royal Doulton Figurine bone china Douglas Tootle's sculpting brings genuineBallad Seller (HN2266) was designed by Peggy Davies and produced by Royal Doulton from 1968 to 1973. Standing 7. 5 inches (19 cm) tall, this evocative character figure depicts a young street vendor from Georgian era London, offering printed ballad sheets to passersby a figure drawn directly from the rich tradition of English street life that fascinated artists and printmakers for centuries. The figure is believed to have been inspired by Francis