Superb Rare 1924 Royal Doulton HN687 Figurine \'The Bather\" by Leslie Harradine
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Superb Rare 1924 Royal Doulton HN687 Figurine \'The Bather\" by Leslie Harradine:
$1833.94
Here for your consideration, is a magnificent and very rare, Art Deco, Royal Doulton 1924 figurine,called \'The Bather\' first version, model number HN687, designed by Leslie Harradine.
It depicts a stylish, Art Deco, 1920s young nubile, nude lady, with deep blue, magenta and pale blue geometric patterned towel, draped over her body and arms, with a rather saucy provocative expression, inabsolutely beautiful condition, manufactured byRoyal Doulton, England. This figurinewas ceased in 1949.
Thecolouring in this rare ceramic figurine is superb, nice striking colours beautifully mixed,absolutely exquisite. I really don\'t believe our photos are doing thisfigurine true justice.The subtle colours are just quite simply magnificent.
The basehas all the black script and green stamped, Royal Doultondistinct markings, HN687 impressed 4/30 with the decorators initials G.M.H guaranteed 100% genuine.
Condition: no chips, cracks, fleabites, scratches or damage. 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: 7.75 inches or 19.7 cm
Depth: 1.75 inches or 4.5 cm (widest)
Weight: 10.6 oz or 301 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 truely beautifulpiece ofRoyal Doultonporcelain, will not be disappointed, because it\'sjust so striking.
This very rare highly sought-afterfigurine HN687 \'The Bather\'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.
Thefigurine will be carefully packaged and postedrecorded, special delivery with insurance.
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Superb Rare 1924 Royal Doulton HN687 Figurine \'The Bather\" by Leslie Harradine:
$1833.94