Lot 455: A Pair of Royal Doulton Bone China Figurines, 'June' and 'Best Wishes'

This lot features two Royal Doulton glazed bone china figurines. The first is titled ‘June’, model number HN 2991, modelled by Robert Tabbenor with a 1987 copyright date. It depicts a young woman in an elegant, flowing green gown and a straw-coloured hat accented with pink flowers. The second is titled ‘Best Wishes’, model number HN 3971, modelled by J. Bromley with a 1998 copyright date. This figure is portrayed in a dynamic pose wearing a lavender-shaded skirt and red bodice, holding a light blue shawl. The ‘Best Wishes’ figurine includes a commemorative oval plaque affixed to the base inscribed ‘Shirley & Joe 35 Years’. Both pieces bear the printed Royal Doulton lion and crown factory marks to the underside. Height: June 25 cm, Best Wishes 22 cm.