Royal Doulton Figurine Susan HN3050 cloisonne The piece sits naturally alongside

The piece sits naturally alongside other English Heritage character studies for collectors pursuing Davies's occupational and civic figures

Royal bearing: Confident pose reflecting her brief queenly status

000 pieces command premium prices due to extreme scarcity

The Moor (HN2082) was designed by Charles Noke and produced by Royal Doulton from 1952 to 1976

Seasons Greetings (HN5470) was produced by Royal Doulton in 2010 as part of the annual Pretty Ladies Christmas series

Royal Doulton Figurine Susan HN3050 cloisonne The piece sits naturally alongsideSusan (HN3050) was designed by Pauline Parsons and issued from 1986 to 1995, standing 8. 5 inches tall. She belongs to Royal Doulton's Classic Pretty Ladies the series that has underpinned the HN range's popularity for over a century and Parsons gave her a prop that immediately distinguishes her from the standard gown and bonnet portrait: Susan is holding a puppy up in front of her, caught in a moment of playful delight rather than composed