Superb 1953 Royal Doulton HN 2115 Figurine \'Coppelia\' by Margaret (Peggy) Davies
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Superb 1953 Royal Doulton HN 2115 Figurine \'Coppelia\' by Margaret (Peggy) Davies:
$615.46
Here for your consideration is a superb and quite rare, Royal Doulton, 1953 figurine,called \'Coppelia\' model number HN 2115, designed by Margaret (Peggy) Davies and decorated by Mick Bowen.Please take time to look at all 12 photos to fully appreciate this exquisite figurine !!
The basehas all the green script and stamped, Royal Doultondistinct markings, initials MB for decorator Mike Bowen, guaranteed 100% genuine.Condition ... no chips, cracks, scratches, restoration or damage. Just avery stunning Royal Doulton figurine of a beautiful ballet dancer.
Margaret (Peggy) Davies
Margaret Davies was born in Burslem a stones throw from the Royal Doulton Burslem works.She suffered from tuberculosis as a young girl and spent much of her young life in hospitals.As a result she fell behind with her schoolwork but a teacher spotted her artistic talent and was happy to let her concentrate on this instead of her more academic studies.At the age twelve Margaret (Peggy) Davies won a scholarship to the Burslem College of Art where she studied full time for several years under the tutolage of Gordon Forsyth.Family circumstances forced her to seek employment before her course ended and she found a part time assistants position with a local ceramic designer calledClarice Cliff.
In 1939, she took a position with Royal Doulton as assistant to Cecil Noke, son of the renownedCharles Noke, butthe Second World War interrupted her employment with Doulton when a bomb partly destroyed her home and she decided to join the war effort and become a nurse.After the war Margaret (Peggy) Davies worked freelance under contract to Royal Doulton and produced a steady stream of figure models for the Doulton HN series.
She invested an enormous amount of time and work in making sure the various costumes were realistic and historically accurate.The versatility of Margaret Davies is well renowned her figurines have portrayed all periods of fashion from medieval to modern times.In addition to her artistic career, Margaret Davies was a devoted wife and mother and she brought up three sons who often posed for her child figures as did her husband and father.Margaret Davies died in 1999.
Margaret (Peggy) Davies always strived for perfection in her work, hence the popularity of her superb Royal Doulton figures testify to just how collectable her work has become.Margaret (Peggy) Davies is without doubt one of the most iconic artists ever to have worked for Royal Doulton, her pieces are collected, admired, and revered the world over !!
Coppelia ... (The Girl with the Enamel Eyes)
Probably the best-known and mostperformed comedy balletin the world. Arthur Saint-LeonandCharles Nuitterbased the ballet onE.T.A. Hoffmann\'s1816fairytaleDer Sandmann(The Sandman).Leo Delibeswrote the music. Arthur Saint-Leonchoreographedthe ballet.
The ballet is set in a Polish village long ago. Swanhilda and Frantz are sweethearts. Swanhilda thinks Frantz is in love with Coppelia, a strange girl in the house of a dollmaker named Dr. Coppelius. Swanhilda discovers Coppelia is a doll. Dr. Coppelius tries to bring the doll to life using Frantz\'s life force. Swanhilda saves her sweetheart\'s life, and the two live happily ever after.
Coppeliawas in rehearsal for three years. It had many troubles. One was finding just the right dancer to portray Swanhilda. Sixteen-year-oldGiuseppina Bozzacchiwas finally chosen.Frantz was actually played by a woman in men\'s clothing. The ballet was first performed on 25 May 1870 at theTheatre Imperial de L\'OperainParis.Coppeliawas a great success. Over the years it has been performed around the world.
Dimensions as follows ....
Height: 7.25 inches or 18.4 cm
Depth: 3 inches or 7.5 cm (deepest point)
Weight: 9.1 oz or 258 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 purchases this truly beautifulpiece ofRoyal Doultonpottery, will not be disappointed, because it\'sjust so striking.
This very rare highly sought-afterfigurine HN 2115 \'Coppelia\'would make a superb gift and solid future investment.These stunning Royal Doulton figurines have become so very desirable/collectable, andare really appreciating in value.
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Superb 1953 Royal Doulton HN 2115 Figurine \'Coppelia\' by Margaret (Peggy) Davies:
$615.46