Royal Doulton Prototype Figurine of a Lady in a Black Evening Gown

A Royal Doulton Prototype figurine, depicting a young woman in a contemporary formal evening gown. The figure has brown hair and is posed holding a small pink flower behind her back. The gown features a strapless bodice and a voluminous skirt finished in a high-gloss black glaze. The bust area includes metallic or gilt detailing. The black overskirt flows over a highly iridescent, mother-of-pearl luster white ruffled underskirt. The base features the printed Royal Doulton transfer mark and is clearly inscribed with critical factory sample information: PROTOTYPE ONLY, DO NOT USE FOR EATING OR SERVING FOOD, THIS IS AND REMAINS AT ALL TIMES THE PROPERTY OF THE ROYAL DOULTON COMPANY, and * NOT FOR SALE *. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 6.00"W x 9.00"H Condition Request Condition Report Good.

Estimate:£227.02

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