It would seem rare Doulton Figures are still a wise investment as an early Royal Doulton figure with two names went under the hammer at Dukes of Dorchester in early February 2009 for an astonishing £10,500.
The figure designed by Harry Tittensor appears to be an early prototype for a limited production run of the figure Dolly between 1921 and 1938 and prototypes as well as rare colourways remain the most buoyant sector of the Doulton figurine market.
The base of the figure is marked 'Dolly', but the HN number refers to the figure as 'Little Mother' and suggests that it was made before the actual name had been decided on.
There are two Royal Doulton figures named 'Dolly' that match the model, which have either a different coloured dress or different coloured hair (HN389 and HN390).
There is also a Dolly figure designed by Charles Noke - Dolly HN355, Issued 1919-1938. Size: 7.25''. One of which is currently being offered for sale at $9,500 USD.
The Tittensor Little Mother figure is numbered HN469 and can be found on page 60 of the Charlton Standard Catalogue of Royal Doulton Figurines with a note stating, "Only one known to exist".
Dukes listed the figures as :
A ROYAL DOULTON FIGURE "Little Mother or Dolly" HN469, in the form of a young girl in a night dress cradling a doll, with printed Royal Doulton mark, hand painted HN number and name "Dolly", 11".
The Auction Estimate of £800 to £1500 was met easily by collectors who had braved the snow to try and secure it for their collection. The Dolly figure was eventually snapped up by an American Collector for the £10,500 bid.
Now, what would be the result if we had a vote on which figure was the sweetest?
£950.00
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