Royal Doulton Prototype Porcelain Figurine The Carpet Seller

This Royal Doulton porcelain figurine is titled The Carpet Seller, model number HN 2776, from the Flambe collection. The piece was modeled by William K. Harper and is dated 1990. The figurine depicts a man in traditional Middle Eastern or North African attire, wearing a yellow turban and a long, mottled deep blue robe over a yellow tunic with a black sash. The figure is standing and holding a large, open carpet with a speckled blue and yellow pattern, while a second rolled carpet rests at his feet. The entire piece features a high-gloss, reflective glaze. The base is marked with a printed blue Royal Doulton lion and crown logo and includes the text Made in England, Royal Doulton, Hand made and hand decorated, FLAMBE, THE CARPET SELLER, HN 2776, Modelled by William K. Harper, and copyright 1990 Royal Doulton. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 3.50"W x 9.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb 3.00oz Condition Request Condition Report Good

Estimate:£113.51

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