Up for sale is a Vintage 1953-1958 English Royal Doulton Bone China Porcelain The Ballerina Figurine (HN 2116) (Retired)! It measures 7 1/4” tall. The piece is in excellent overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use. Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!
This beautiful Royal Doulton "The Ballerina" fine bone china figurine (model HN 2116) is a fantastic, early-production example representing the height of mid-century European ceramic design. Masterfully modeled by the legendary designer Peggy Davies during a highly collectible, brief first-era production run from 1953 to 1958, the sculpture beautifully captures a dancer poised on a textured, rocky stage base with her arms elegantly crossed over her bodice. Her striking tulle tutu skirt is intricately hand-painted with a soft, flawless pink-to-lavender ombré gradient that bleeds down into a crisp white draped trim. The waistline features a delicate magenta ribbon tie with long, fluid streamers trailing down the front of her gown, perfectly balancing the applied, three-dimensional green and white floral rosettes accenting her skirt. The artistry is further emphasized by meticulous facial painting, including soft lashes, a gentle blush to the cheeks, and a pearlescent white tiara nestled into her perfectly styled brunette updo. The base features the fully detailed, early-style underglaze green backstamp, complete with the 1952 copyright registration (COPR. 1952) and the comprehensive block of international patent registration numbers (Rd. No. 868307, 30417, 171/52, and 6643). This specific layout securely confirms its early 1950s age range, complete with the hand-painted black "HN 2116" code and the individual decorator's mark from the historic Burslem works in Staffordshire, England. Standing at an impressive 7.25 inches tall, this early-era cabinet piece boasts a flawless, high-gloss vitrified glaze and exceptional color preservation, making it a premier acquisition for discerning porcelain collectors and connoisseurs of classic British craftsmanship.
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