'Pavlova (Swan Song)' HN.676 a rare Royal Doulton figure

'Pavlova (Swan Song)' HN.676 a rare Royal Doulton figure, painted in colours impressed and printed marks, painted Pavlova H.N.676, 17cm. wide

Provenance

The David Coachworth and Peter Myers Collection.

Literature

20th Century Design, Woolley and Wallis Auctioneer's, 14th October 2009, lot for another example.

Catalogue notes

Anna Pavlova came to Europe in 1908. she was described by Diaghilev as 'the greatest ballerina in the world,... she does not dance, but floats'. This figure, created by an unknown designer, was introduced in 1921, and re-introduced after Pavlova's death in 1931.