Holly Blue is dramatic enough in appearance from the front - and from behind, the outfit seems to assume the spectacular form of a larger than life butterfly. Tom said, "I immediately empathized with the colors and feel of the two butterfly species Holly Blue and Mimosa. This is partly because blue is one of my favorite colors." He added, "With its many shades of blue, this is a beautiful butterfly and I've tried to use some of these shades on the figurine. I've mixed in a little pink, which adds intensity to the blue."

These stunning limited edition Royal Doulton figurines were inspired by a classic 1920s Leslie Harradine piece, The Butterfly, which was one of a series taking theatrical and fancy dress costumes as their theme. Sculptor Valerie Annand said, "I took Harradine's Butterfly as a starting point, but I wanted to develop a completely new look, although maintaining a 1930s feel. To get the illustrative approach typical of the era I created slightly elongated, stylized figures and emphasized the flowing lines. It was vital to get the faces right so I studied contemporary expressions, hairstyles, and make-up. The figures had to convey movement - to suggest the rapid yet elegant wing strokes of butterflies and the idea of dancing ladies. The drapes of the costumes, the angle of the hands and feet, and the tilt of the ladies' heads were key here." ">
 
Designer:Valerie Annand
Height:10'' (25.2cm)
Issued:2006-present in a limited edition of 500
Series:Butterfly Ladies, Prestige

Holly Blue is a stirring study of form and motion, arched as if for flight. Her 30s figure and make up matched by the very style of the outfit, this multifaceted Royal Doulton figurine brings out the best in Butterfly Ladies. Here the sensitive pastel shades of blue are set off by the pink of the florals on the base. Modeled by Valerie Annand after her love of butterflies, this figure was decorated by Tom Mason.

The decoration for Butterfly Ladies was developed by Mason, who researched butterfly species and interpreted motifs and colors found on their wings. On each of the figures, Tom selected the colors of the hats and shoes to harmonize with those used on the costumes. "But", he says, "I chose pale bodices for all the costumes whilst using bold tones on the wings, and this helps to emphasize the movement and butterfly feel."

Holly Blue is dramatic enough in appearance from the front - and from behind, the outfit seems to assume the spectacular form of a larger than life butterfly. Tom said, "I immediately empathized with the colors and feel of the two butterfly species Holly Blue and Mimosa. This is partly because blue is one of my favorite colors." He added, "With its many shades of blue, this is a beautiful butterfly and I've tried to use some of these shades on the figurine. I've mixed in a little pink, which adds intensity to the blue."

These stunning limited edition Royal Doulton figurines were inspired by a classic 1920s Leslie Harradine piece, The Butterfly, which was one of a series taking theatrical and fancy dress costumes as their theme. Sculptor Valerie Annand said, "I took Harradine's Butterfly as a starting point, but I wanted to develop a completely new look, although maintaining a 1930s feel. To get the illustrative approach typical of the era I created slightly elongated, stylized figures and emphasized the flowing lines. It was vital to get the faces right so I studied contemporary expressions, hairstyles, and make-up. The figures had to convey movement - to suggest the rapid yet elegant wing strokes of butterflies and the idea of dancing ladies. The drapes of the costumes, the angle of the hands and feet, and the tilt of the ladies' heads were key here."

Royal Doulton Holly Blue HN4847

Butterfly Ladies
Holly Blue HN4847


Spread your wings in style. Drawing on the rich pedigree of Leslie Harradine's 1925 vintage series, The Butterfly Women, these new Prestige figures bring a touch of Art Deco panache. Designed by Valerie Annand and hand made in England.

Royal Doulton's limited edition Prestige figures exemplify the highest quality, craftsmanship, and artistry in figure making. More than just collectables, Prestige figures are genuine works of art that can take months to create and decorate in detail. Each piece is handmade to order by the Royal Doulton artisans in England. Each limited edition is individually numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity, and the moulds are broken once an edition is fully produced.
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