Rare 1928 Royal Doulton HN1270 Figurine The Swimmer by Leslie Harradine

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Rare 1928 Royal Doulton HN1270 Figurine The Swimmer by Leslie Harradine:
$2795.14

Here for your consideration, is a magnificent and very rare, Art Deco, Royal Doulton 1928 figurine,called \'The Swimmer\' first version, model number HN1270, designed by Leslie Harradine and decorated by BC (Bertha Capes).

It depicts a stylish Art Deco 1930s young lady, with brightly coloured towel, draped over her right arm, in a mottled blue, one piece, polka dot bathing suit, with saucy provocative expression, inabsolutely fantasticoriginal condition, manufactured byRoyal Doulton, England. This figurinewas ceased in 1938.

Thecolouring in this rare ceramic figurine is superb, realstrong vibrantcolouring,absolutely exquisite. I really don\'t believe my pictures are doing thisfigurine true justice.The colours and the way they\'ve been mixedis just truly magnificent.

The basehas all the red script and green stamped, Royal Doultondistinct markings, guaranteed 100% genuine.

Condition ..... No chips, cracks, scratches, damage or restoration. Just avery nice stunning Art deco Royal Doulton figurine.

Leslie Harradine (1887-1965) ....

Leslie Harradine joined theDoulton Lambethstudio as an apprentice in 1902 working underGeorge Tinworthwhile studying part-time at the Camberwell School of Arts. He went on to qualify and work in theRoyal Doultondesign department. His main interest lay in clay sculpture and the design of free standing figures and he producedseveral prototypeswhich came to the attention ofCharles Noke RoyalDoulton\'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 toCanada with his brother where they purchased a farm.

In 1916 the two brothers joined the army and leftCanada 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 CharlesNoke offered him a job as a figure designer at the Burslemworks 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 potteriesuntil the late 1950s when he eventually informed Royal Doultonof his intention to retire.In 1961 he moved to Spainwhere 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: 7.25 inches or 18.4 cm

Depth: 2 inches or 5 cm (widest)

Weight: 6.75 ozs or 197 grams.

Royal Doultonis today regarded as one of the most influential ceramic manufacturer\'s of the 20th Century andtheir work is collected valued and admired throughout the world.Whoever buys this truely beautifulpiece ofRoyal Doultonpottery, will not be disappointed, it\'sjust so striking.

This very rare highly sought-afterfigurine HN1270 \'The Swimmer\'would make a superb gift and solid future investment.These stunning Royal Doulton Art Deco figurines, have become so very desirable/collectable, andare really appreciating in value.The accepted book price for this genuine HN1270figurineis now £3000 so this is priced conservatively.

Thefigurine will be carefully packaged and postedrecorded, 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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