Vanessa HN3198, Royal Doulton Figurine Figure of the Year All original factory finish preserved

All original factory finish preserved with clear backstamp showing HN5573 marking

boxed examples of debut limited editions at this level of cultural visibility have a strong track record of appreciating as the series develops and the initial release recedes into the secondary market

the piece represents the most elaborate example within this iris decorating series

this figurine demonstrates the designer's continued mastery of creating refined

" this piece captures the courage and dedication of women who answered their country's call during England's finest hour

Vanessa HN3198, Royal Doulton Figurine Figure of the Year All original factory finish preservedVanessa HN3198 was modelled by Nada Pedley, one of Royal Doulton's most gifted figure sculptors of the modern era. Pedley brought a distinctive sensitivity to the Pretty Ladies tradition her women are poised and quietly confident, with an understated elegance that set her work apart from the more theatrical figurines of earlier decades. She is 8. 5" tall and was produced from 1989 to 1990.