Exclusive Royal Doulton Prestige Figures - Limited Edition Masterpiece

Exclusive Royal Doulton Prestige Figures - Limited Edition Masterpieces Now Available

Why Collect Royal Doulton Prestige Figures?

Royal Doulton's limited edition prestige figures exemplify the highest quality, craftsmanship, and artistry in figure making. More than just collectables, these prestige figures are genuine works of art that took months to create and decorate in detail.

Each piece was handmade to order by the Royal Doulton artisans in England. Each limited edition was individually numbered and the moulds were broken once the edition was fully produced. Only Doulton's most experienced artists were allowed to work on and decorate these amazing figurines.

Pascoe and Company recently acquired a few of these fantastic prestige figurines and we now offer them to discerning collectors looking to add some panache to their character figure collections.

The Palio HN2428

The Palio is a Royal Doulton prestige figure designed by Peggy Davies, issued from 1971 to 1975 in a limited edition of 500 and standing 18 inches tall. Painted in an exquisite blue, brown and black colorway, it depicts a participant in the Italian Palio event, the spectacular equestrian pageant held every summer in the ancient city of Siena, Italy. This amazing Royal Doulton figurine features incredible detail and is a faithful recreation of the spectacular pre-race pageantry called, the “Corteo Storico” which is a historical costume parade prior to the big event.

The Palio di Siena known locally simply as “Il Palio” is a horse race held twice each year, on 2 July and 16 August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and riders, bareback and dressed in the appropriate colors, represent ten of the seventeen “contrade”, or city wards, in a tradition dating back to the 17th-century. The race itself circles the Piazza del Campo, on which a thick layer of earth has been laid. The race is run for three laps of the piazza and usually lasts no more than 90 seconds. It is common for a few of the jockeys to be thrown off their horses while making the treacherous turns in the piazza, and indeed, it is not unusual to see riderless horses finishing the race. A horse is not required to have a rider to win the race and the riders are allowed to use their whips not only for their own horse, but also for disturbing other horses and riders. The winner is awarded a banner of painted silk, or Palio, which is hand-painted by a different artist for each race. The enthusiasm after the victory, however, is so extreme that the ceremony of attribution of the Palio is quite instantaneous, being the first moment of a months-long celebration for the winning ward.

Peggy Davies traveled to Sienna in Italy to witness this thrilling spectacle of the Palio horse race in order to produce this prestige sculpture for Royal Doulton. Before the 90 second bare-back horse race, there is a day long ceremony celebrating Sienna’

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Matador & Bull HN2324

Another wonderful Peggy Davies prestige figure creation is the Matador and Bull. This was her first prestige figurine for Royal Doulton in 1964 and was inspired by traditional Spanish bull-fight posters. Peggy made extensive first-hand studies of bulls in local agricultural research establishments and she also visited slaughterhouses to study their anatomy. Her detailed preparation paid off as the figure is quite accurate and the muscular contours of the bull are impressive. The scene depicts a daring matador waving his “muleta” or cape, as the ferocious bull charges. Ole! 16 inches tall.

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Matador & Bull HN2324

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Charge of the Light Brigade HN3718

The Charge of the Light Brigade was a disastrous cavalry charge led by Lord Cardigan during the Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854 during the Crimean War. It is the subject of a famous poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, whose lines are written on the elaborate base of this figure. The charge has become a symbol of warfare at both its most courageous and its most tragic. This exquisitely detailed prestige piece was modeled by Royal Doulton master sculptor, Alan Maslankowski and was made from 1995 to 2009. The figurine stands 17 inches tall. A must have for military and history aficionados.

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Charge of the Light Brigade HN3718

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St George HN2856

Standing almost 17 inches tall, this prestige figure of St. George slaying the dragon was modeled by William K. Harper and debuted in 1978. St. George became the patron saint of England and according to tradition, he was a soldier in the Roman army. Of Cappadocian Greek origin, he became a member of the Praetorian Guard for Roman emperor Diocletian, but was sentenced to death for refusing to recant his Christian faith. He became one of the most venerated saints, heroes, and megalomartyrs in Christianity, and he has been especially venerated as a military saint since the Crusades.

Later, the story of St. George defeating the dragon came to be associated with his mystique. The tradition tells that a fierce dragon was causing panic at the city of Silene, Libya, at the time George arrived there. To prevent the dragon from devastating people from the city, they gave two sheep each day to the dragon, but when the sheep were not enough, they were forced to sacrifice humans, elected by the city's own people. Eventually, the king's daughter was chosen to be sacrificed, and no one was willing to take her place. George saved the girl by slaying the dragon with a lance. The king was so grateful that he offered him treasures as a reward for saving his daughter's life, but George refused it and insisted he give them to the poor. The people of the city were so amazed at what they had witnessed that they all became Christians and were baptized. This tale serves as the inspiration for this wonderful Royal Doulton prestige figure.

Bill Harper’s Saint George became part of The Prestige collection in 1978 and is considered to be his masterpiece. Saint George is The patron saint of England and also of soldiers. During The Crusades, The early Christian martyr is said to have appeared

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St George HN2856

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Indian Brave HN2376

Our final prestige figurine is again modeled by the master sculptor, Peggy Davies. Introduced in 1967 in a limited edition of 500, this prestige model of an American Indian warrior mounted on his horse represented a new height of realism and accuracy of modeling for Royal Doulton figurines. This figurine, like the Palio, is finished in a matte glaze which allows for greater detail and facial expression. Native Americans of the Great Plains learned to ride from a young age, on small cayuse horses originally introduced by the Spanish conquistadors. These were usually ridden bareback, with only a blanket for comfort. At long range, a warrior would cling to the side of his horse and use it as a shield, while returning fire with his own gun or bow and arrow. The American historian S. C. Gwynne called the Comanche "the greatest light cavalry on the earth" in the 19th century whose raids in Texas terrified the American settlers. We think Peggy captured the essence and detail of this amazing figure perfectly. 16 inches tall.

Designed by Margaret Davies. Measures 16 inches in height. Issued in 1967 in a limited edition of 500.Part of The Prestige Collection.

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