{"product_id":"royal-doulton-linda-hn2106-bone-china-designed-by-leslie-harradine-1953-1976","title":"Royal Doulton | Linda | HN2106 | Bone China | Designed by Leslie Harradine | 1953–1976","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Doulton | Linda | HN2106 | Bone China | Designed by Leslie Harradine | 1953–1976\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHarradine approached child figures with the same discipline he brought to his lady models — which is why they never feel incidental.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinda HN2106 was designed by Leslie Harradine with a copyright date of 1952 and entered production in 1953. It remained in the Royal Doulton range until 1976 as part of the Child Classics series — a group of figures that shifted attention from idealised femininity to quieter, domestic subjects rendered with compositional restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure depicts a young girl seated on a low rectangular bench glazed in soft celadon green. She is wrapped in a full-length crimson cloak worn over a white dress, the red ground enriched with characteristic lighter brushstrokes of rose and pink that give depth and movement to the glaze. The cloak is tied at the neck with a blue ribbon bow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe wears a wide-brimmed green hat with a matching blue ribbon, her auburn hair falling in soft curls to her shoulders. In her right hand she holds a wicker basket filled with produce — carefully modelled in tones of orange, red and green — introducing a narrative element that places the figure within a domestic, seasonal context rather than purely decorative display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside carries the Royal Doulton lion and crown backstamp with “Made in England \/ Bone China \/ Doulton \u0026amp; Co. Limited,” along with the name Linda, HN2106, and the copyright date 1952.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is in mint condition, with no chips, cracks, crazing or restoration. The colours remain clean and well-defined throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Royal Doulton, Burslem, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigure: Linda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHN Number: HN2106\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Leslie Harradine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Child Classics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssued: 1953–1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 12.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 223 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Mint — no chips, cracks, crazing or restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainter’s mark: Present to base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChild figures occupy a quieter position within the Royal Doulton hierarchy, but they reward closer attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinda stands out within the Child Classics series for its strong colour contrast and narrative clarity. The crimson cloak gives the piece immediate visual presence, while the harvest basket introduces a subtle storytelling element that elevates it beyond purely decorative modelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA seated child with a basket and a cloak — Harradine treated the ordinary with enough care to make it last.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45056059539656,"sku":null,"price":1150.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_e688abc0-9ed7-41ac-abbd-fe1be648c211.jpg?v=1776265793","url":"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-doulton-linda-hn2106-bone-china-designed-by-leslie-harradine-1953-1976","provider":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}