Royal Doulton Figurines
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s English Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s English Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s English Porcelain
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Vintage 1970s English Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s English Porcelain
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
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Mid-20th Century English Animal Sculptures
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Mid-20th Century English Animal Sculptures
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century English Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Porcelain
1990s British Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century English Other Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Porcelain
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Late 20th Century English Porcelain
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Crystal
Early 20th Century English Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Porcelain
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Decorative Boxes
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
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Marble
Early 20th Century German Porcelain
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Antique 1740s German Rococo Porcelain
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
1990s German Porcelain
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Antique 19th Century German Porcelain
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Antique 1840s Italian Rococo Decorative Boxes
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Vintage 1980s German Porcelain
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Antique Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Candelabras
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Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain
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20th Century English Porcelain
Vintage 1980s English Porcelain
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Vintage 1980s English Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s English Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s English Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Early 20th Century British Modern Figurative Sculptures
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Vintage 1980s English Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s Danish Figurative Sculptures
Vintage 1930s English Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s English Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s English Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s English Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century English Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
1990s British Other Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century English Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1940s English Medieval Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century English Other Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 20th Century British Prints
Early 20th Century English Prints
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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Antique Early 1800s English Figurative Sculptures
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Antique 19th Century British Planters and Jardinieres
Porcelain
Royal Doulton Figurines For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Royal Doulton Figurines?
Royal Doulton for sale on 1stDibs
The redoubtable British ceramics maker Royal Doulton has long embraced popular tastes and enjoys a devoted following among aficionados of English pottery. Some are drawn to the company’s intricately decorated bone china dinner services; others are passionate collectors of Royal Doulton’s artfully hand-painted figurines, vases and bowls.
When founded by John Doulton, Martha Jones and John Watts in 1815, in the Lambeth section of suburban London, the manufacturer produced bottles and other storage containers and even sewer pipes in stoneware, a cheap but durable cousin of porcelain. Amid the Victorian era’s rising concern for hygiene, food safety and sanitation, the company flourished. During the late 1850s — having rebranded as Doulton & Watts and then Doulton and Co. — the firm was colloquially referred to as Doulton Ware. And in the late 1870s, it expanded its business into the applied arts.
The firm took over a factory in Staffordshire, in northern England — the traditional home of British ceramics manufacturing — to produce tableware. Around the same time, Doulton opened an art pottery studio in Lambeth, where vases, urns and other forms were decorated with painted scenic images, flowers or historical motifs.
Taking a cue from the venerable Meissen porcelain workshops in Germany, Doulton artisans began crafting figurines modeled on characters from literature and theater. The firm also helped popularize Toby Jugs and other “character mugs” — handled cups shaped as the heads of figures from folklore and popular culture. Doulton purchased a factory in Burslem in 1882, and King Edward VII granted the factory his Royal Warrant in 1901.
Royal Doulton china will always make an elegant yet not-too-formal appearance in a traditional table setting. Prices for dinner services vary according to size, age and condition, but generally range from $2,000 to $15,000.
Authentic Royal Doulton art pottery might be used by some as a bright decorative note; others collect the company’s figurines with the same interest and dedication as stamp and coin enthusiasts. A typical Toby Jug might fetch $50, while very rare figurines can sell for $7,000. Most of the finest Royal Doulton art pottery pieces sell for around $500.
As you will see on these pages, few decorative-arts companies are as aesthetically and stylistically diverse as Royal Doulton. The firm truly offers something for everyone.
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Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
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