Royal Doulton Figurine, shops Mary Countess Howe HN3007 by Peter Gee, Gainsborough Ladies Collection Limited Edition

Royal Doulton Figurine, Mary Countess Howe HN3007 by Peter Gee, Gainsborough Ladies Collection Limited Edition

This Royal Doulton limited edition collection of four exquisite figurines was inspired by the masterpieces of Thomas Gainsborough. Gainsborough, one of the worlds most gifted portrait painters, is credited with capturing the beauty of 18th century high society. Each figure in the collection portrays the subjects immediate appearance, her shops personality and character, her style of dress and evocative mood.

Peter Gee, one of Royal Doultons most gifted sculptors, painstakingly studied each portrait in order to capture the appeal of each masterpiece. Peter Gee has captured the essene of the original portraits, concentrating on the facial expressions and the delicacy of each dress. These elements combined in a depiction that still maintains an ethereal air of gentleness and tranquility. Limited to 5,000 figures worldwide, this series will be one to display with pride.

Supplied in original silk lined box.

DIMENSIONS: 9.25"H

ISSUED: 1990; Limited edition of 5,000 - this is number 46

DESIGNER: Peter Gee

BRAND: Royal Doulton

SERIES: Gainsborough Ladies