Flowers are a key feature of Royal Doulton Pretty Ladies figurines - and Happy Birthday 2006 is no exception. She's truly striking in her midnight blue dress, its rich hues well-complemented by the pale blues and pinks of the underskirt, elbow-length gloves, and central floral relief pattern. This demure lady even carries a flower in her hand as she awaits her trip to the ball. Simply a great color design by Chris Jackson.

Pretty Ladies have always been one of Royal Doulton's most popular ranges of collectible bone china figurines. Also known as Fair Ladies, these handmade and hand-decorated sculptures are a long-established part of the portfolio, beginning their modern life in 1913. Today, Pretty Ladies are the epitome of a bygone age of elegance and romance, and have become highly collectible. The names of the sculptors involved reads like a Who's Who of Royal Doulton artistry: Leslie Harradine, Peggy Davies, Pauline Parsons, Peter Gee, John Bromley, Nada Pedley, Valerie Annand, and Neil Walsh, among others.

Often characterized by the toe peeping out from a swirling dress, their appeal can come from a romantic name or a beautiful gown. They are handmade of bone china and individually decorated by hand, which contributes both to the collectibility and the lasting allure of Royal Doulton Pretty Ladies. Every Pretty Lady features a Royal Doulton backstamp and comes delivered in a stylish black and white gift box lined with black satin, complete with a double-sided Certificate of Authenticity. Makes a wonderful gift for that special someone!

This product has been discontinued; sales are limited to stock on hand.