Happy Birthday HN5428, Royal Doulton Figurine Recently Sold Close to My Heart (HN5718)

Close to My Heart (HN5718) was designed by Neil Faulkner and issued in 2014 as a Canadian exclusive limited edition of just 800 pieces

standing 9 inches tall as part of the Professions series

" Ruby is part of Harradine's beloved Child Classics series

though some dogs still crouch in the traditional manner

Harper would go on to develop the clown theme across several other HN numbers — Balloon Clown HN2894

Happy Birthday HN5428, Royal Doulton Figurine Recently Sold Close to My Heart (HN5718)Royal Doulton Figurine Happy Birthday 2011 HN5428 depicts a joyful young woman in celebratory attire, designed by N. Faulkner as the exclusive Birthday Figure of the Year. Produced from 2010 to 2011 and standing 9 inches (22. 9cm) tall, this limited one year production piece represents a special commemorative edition appealing to both birthday celebrants and collectors of Royal Doulton's annual special release figurines.