"Downhill Bunnykin" vintage hand crafted and hand painted fine porcelain figurine, after the character created by Beatrix Potter, designed by Harry Sales, 'DB31 1984, Royal Doulton, Made in England'.

The figurine is 3.1/4" x 1.1/2" [8.2cm x 3.7cm]; c.2.1/2" [6.4cm] tall; marked on the bottom, no chips, no creases, no hairlines, very good condition.

"Beswick, Royal Albert, and Border Fine Arts Beatrix Potter Figurines have increased in popularity over the years. Beswick and Royal Albert Figurines especially, since they are no longer in production, have become very desirable collectible items.

It is interesting to note that it was Beatrix Potter herself who first sought to have her creations lifted off the printed page and into other marketable products. Around 1907, she modeled some clay figures and contacted Royal Doulton's Lambeth factory. However, nothing came of this project.

Some ten years later another attempt was made to produce the charming characters from her stories, in clay form. A Stoke on Trent firm, Grimwades, created a model of Jemima Puddleduck and sent it to Miss Potter. She did not like the model but was interested enough to pursue the idea further. Unfortunately, in the end nothing came of it.
It was to be several years before any of the wonderful characters from her books were to be produced in ceramic form. Sadly by this time however she had died."

US: Priority (c.2-5 days) ------------ $12.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-6 weeks) ------ $30.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-8 weeks) ------- $40.50