Fiona HN1933, A Royal Doulton Figurine HN2391 both to comfort the horses

both to comfort the horses and protect them from theft

The figure has a warmth and solidity that distinguishes it from the more decorative Christmas pieces in the HN range — this is a character study as much as a seasonal ornament

1901 Doulton

Johnson's connection to Royal Doulton through his training with Charles Noke adds historical significance and appeals to collectors who appreciate the crossover between studio pottery and commercial ceramic art

Fiona HN1933, A Royal Doulton Figurine HN2391 both to comfort the horsesRoyal Doulton's Fioina HN1933 belongs to the distinguished company of lady figurines introduced during the early wartime period, when Doulton's Burslem modellers continued to produce work of considerable refinement despite the pressures of the era. First issued in 1940 and retired in 1949, Fioina enjoyed a production window of less than a decade a span that, combined with the material scarcities of wartime Britain, ensures that well preserved examples