Royal Doulton HN2391 Tz'U-Hsi Empress Dowager – Les Femmes Fatales Figurine HN2328 the mere five-year production window

the mere five-year production window makes this a genuinely scarce find

Lady Charmian (HN1948) was designed by Leslie Harradine and issued by Royal Doulton from 1940 to 1973

Charlton values the piece at $375

Studio pottery by individual artists like Reg Johnson represents a different collecting category than mass-produced figurines

Introduced in 1941 during the Second World War

Royal Doulton HN2391 Tz'U-Hsi Empress Dowager – Les Femmes Fatales Figurine HN2328 the mere five-year production windowThis is Royal Doulton figurine HN2391 Tz'U Hsi Empress Dowager from the Les Femmes Fatales series, introduced in 1983. Limited Edition of 750pcs Standing 8 in; 20. 3cm, this is a striking example of the Royal Doulton modeller's art. Sculpted by M. Davies. Tz'U Hsi Empress Dowager is a highly collectible Royal Doulton character figurine sought by collectors worldwide. Royal Doulton figures are renowned for their hand painted detail, fine bone china