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He makes no compromise. Re-creating his forms and colours is an exacting and complicated task which made taxing demands on all the artistry at Royal Doulton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Royal Doulton artists still utilise the skills and techniques that produced the early Doulton collector pieces to capture, in faithful detail, every nuance of the original in each Limited Edition piece. From the wax master model, plaster moulds are made comprising many parts. The making of these moulds is an art in itself, a masterpiece of ingenuity and skill. 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data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHN2826\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLeda and the Swan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIssued in 1983 in a Limited Edition of 300 pieces worldwide\u003cbr\u003eDesigner: Robert Jefferson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 30cms (12\") wide\u003cbr\u003eApprox 26.5cms (10 1\/2\") tall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003eComplete with Certificate and original box\u003cbr\u003eGUARANTEED free from damage and repair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Myths and Maidens figures by Robert Jefferson\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach Robert Jefferson piece has an extraordinary delicacy and finesse. 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