Royal Doulton 'The Beggar' HN 2175 Porcelain Figurine

This is a vintage Royal Doulton figurine entitled 'The Beggar' (HN 2175), designed by Master Potter Mary Nicoll. The piece is constructed of high-quality fine bone china with a brilliant glazed finish. It depicts a bearded man in a cross-legged seated position atop a textured brick wall or pedestal base. He is wearing an orange and yellow turban and a flowing dark robe accented with streaks of gold, green, and red glaze. A small, shallow gold-colored bowl is held in his lap, with his right hand extended in a supplicatory gesture. The figurine exhibits the meticulous hand-painting and color-blending characteristic of Royal Doulton's mid-20th-century production, specifically during its run from approximately 1956 to 1971. The sculpting is highly detailed, visible in the facial expression, the realistic draping of the garment, and the anatomical structure of the hands and feet. The condition appears to be excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or crazing, maintaining a vibrant high-gloss surface. The craftsmanship reflects the premium standards of the Stoke-on-Trent potteries in England.