RARE PAIR ROYAL DOULTON STONEWARE FIGURES OF A DUTCH BOY AND GIRL,Impressed Royal Doulton 1922-1956 mark; Reg. Design Nos. 735236/735239; impressed artist mark. In two parts; the bases inset with ceramic tiles - 42 in. high. Estimate $600-700
PROVENANCE: Estate of a California gentleman.
LITERATURE: Illustrated in an early 20th century Doulton catalogue, p.12
In overall fair to good condition. One base with large chips on the top corner, on bottom corner with chips; each yellow tile with chips, cracks and losses. One base with chip on bottom corner; the area around a yellow tile with chips, with losses on the same tile; one yellow tile missing, the remaining two with chips, cracks and losses. Girl figure: firing crack on one shoulder; her cap has a chip on one tip; large crack on the base near her right foot; crack on the back of the base. Boy figure: Chip on the supporting pedestal against his back.
Measurements: Bases - 11 3/4 in. x 10 1/2 in. x 11 3/4 in. Figures - 30 in. x 10 3/4 in. x 10 in.
