{"product_id":"royal-doulton-burslem-hand-painted-vase-winter-figure-scene-c-1930","title":"Royal Doulton Burslem Hand-Painted Vase — Winter Figure Scene, c.1930","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis impressive vase was produced at Royal Doulton's Burslem Studios in Staffordshire, England, circa 1930, bearing the authentic crown and lion backstamp that confirms its provenance within the company's prestigious decorating tradition. At this period Doulton Burslem maintained a staff of accomplished studio artists who executed figure and scenic decoration entirely by hand, working in a tradition of fine ceramic painting that distinguished the Burslem output from the transfer-printed production ware of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase presents in a generous ovoid form standing 9 inches tall and 6 inches wide, with a gracefully flared rim accented in gilt. The principal decoration is a hand-painted winter scene depicting a young woman in period dress among bare trees, rendered in a rich blue palette with subtle tonal variation that brings real depth to the figure and landscape. The brushwork throughout is confident and assured — the face and drapery handled with particular care — consistent with the standard of Doulton's senior decorating studio staff. The piece retains its full gilt rim detail without wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuinely hand-painted Doulton Burslem vases of this size and decorative ambition are considerably scarcer than their transfer-printed counterparts and are increasingly difficult to find in mint, unrestored condition. The figural subject — a romantic winter scene in the manner of late Victorian and Edwardian illustration — places this piece firmly within the most desirable category of Doulton decorative ware, appealing equally to serious Doulton collectors and to buyers seeking significant period decorative objects for interior display. The condition here is exceptional, with no chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs of any kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece ships from Waterloo, Ontario within Canada via Canada Post Xpresspost, fully insured and professionally packed. International shipping is available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"William Cross","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41550187200645,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/4050\/3941\/files\/batch_IMG_8238.jpg?v=1773771610","url":"https:\/\/william-cross.com\/products\/royal-doulton-burslem-hand-painted-vase-winter-figure-scene-c-1930","provider":"William Cross","version":"1.0","type":"link"}