{"product_id":"royal-doulton-figurine-hrh-diana-princess-of-wales-hn2887","title":"Royal Doulton Figurine HRH Diana Princess of Wales  HN2887","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRoyal Doulton's HN2887 HRH The Princess of Wales stands as one of the most historically significant figurines the Burslem studios ever produced. Issued in 1982 to commemorate the marriage of HRH The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer, this piece was modelled by E.J. Griffiths and issued as a strictly limited edition of just 1,500 examples worldwide. The timing of its release — at the very height of public enchantment with the young Princess — gives it a documentary quality that transcends the decorative: this is fine English bone china as a record of a singular cultural moment, captured at the precise point when Diana had captivated the world but her full story had yet to unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStanding 7.75 inches tall, the figurine depicts Diana in her celebrated wedding gown — the Emanuel-designed dress that transfixed a global television audience of 750 million on the morning of 29 July 1981. Griffiths' modelling captures the essential character of that gown with considerable skill: the voluminous skirt, the fitted bodice, and the overall sense of romantic grandeur that defined the occasion. The hand-painted detail and fine bone china construction are consistent with the highest standards of Doulton's prestige limited edition production, and the piece carries the gravitas appropriate to its subject. At a limited edition run of only 1,500, each example was individually numbered, making condition and provenance of particular importance to the serious collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe passage of time has only deepened the collectible significance of HN2887. Diana's death in 1997 transformed what was already a sought-after commemorative piece into something altogether more poignant — a portrait of a young woman at the threshold of a life that would be lived almost entirely in the public eye, and cut short at its height. Examples in genuinely mint condition, with original packaging and documentation, are now decidedly scarce. The combination of the strictly limited edition size, the global profile of the subject, and the enduring emotional resonance of the 1981 wedding makes this one of the few Royal Doulton figurines with collector appeal that extends well beyond the traditional Doulton specialist market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis example is offered in mint condition, free from chips, cracks, crazing, or restoration of any kind. The edition number is clearly present and the piece presents exactly as one would expect of a carefully preserved limited edition of this standing. Enquiries regarding the edition number, condition report, or shipping arrangements are warmly invited — HN2887 is a piece that speaks for itself, but any question deserves a thorough answer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Cross","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41594597572741,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/4050\/3941\/files\/batch_IMG_9134.jpg?v=1776872677","url":"https:\/\/william-cross.com\/products\/royal-doulton-figurine-hrh-diana-princess-of-wales-hn2887","provider":"William Cross","version":"1.0","type":"link"}