Eloquent, elaborate, and elegant, chic, classy, and contemporary, Sophie has it all...she's portrayed here wearing a long, figure-hugging red evening dress, gathered at the waist with an intricate ruche, shaded in black and edged in 9-carat gold trim. Her long flowing hair set off by a decorative floral design, slender Sophie clutches a black bag with touches of gold. A modern twist on Royal Doulton's classic handmade and hand-decorated Pretty Ladies figurines.

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. Packaged in an elegant satin-lined black and white gift box, each Pretty Lady also includes a two-sided Certificate of Authenticity. Makes a wonderful gift for that special someone!