The original Old Balloon Seller is one of the most famous Royal Doulton figurines ever – it was in production for some eight decades. The Old Balloon Seller is the quintessential street vendor and an icon of the Royal Doulton heritage in figurines, first designed by Leslie Harradine in 1929. This dignified, mature lady is gracefully attired, her white and green edged skirt set off by the black-with-green tassels of the coat over her shoulders.
Inspired by the paintings of Augustus John, this series depicts several characters who stood in the city streets of London selling things from balloons to flowers to oranges..
