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Royal Worcester, Vermilion Flycatcher with Pussy Willow by Dorothy Doughty

Sold for $120 at Lion and Unicorn on Apr 1, 2026.

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A fine Royal Worcester bisque porcelain figurine of a male Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus mexicanus) perched on a pussy willow branch, designed by the celebrated artist Dorothy Doughty for the American Birds series. This hand-painted model features the bird's vibrant orange-red plumage and dark charcoal-gray accents, set against highly detailed pussy willow catkins with delicate yellow stamens. The underside of the porcelain base is marked with the Royal Worcester black transfer mark, the script title, a 1963 copyright date, and the facsimile signature of Dorothy Doughty. It also bears the Royal Worcester date cipher for 1963 and the handwritten model number 2381 4. The figurine is mounted on a tiered wooden plinth base. Height: Approx. 9.5 inches. Dimensions5.50"L x 5.00"W x 10.00"H Weight1.00 lb 2.00oz

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