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The IARO produced both figurines and Toby jugs to be sold in aid of their organisation, selling the figurines for £800. the signed Toby jugs for £500, and unsigned Toby jugs for £200.\r\n\r\nLuciano Pavarotti\r\n\r\n","physicalDescription":"Glazed earthenware toby jug representing Luciano Pavarotti in evening dress comprising black trousers, a black tail-coat and black bow tie, with a white shirt and waistcoat, seated on a balustrade, holding a cream handkerchief in his left hand and proffering a dusky pink rose with his right, with a sheet of paper or score by his left foot inscribed 'L'elisir d'amore'. 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Kevin Francis Ceramics. KF. MODELLED BY DOUG TOOLE COMMISSIONED BY THE INTERNATIONAL AUTISTIC RESEARCH ORGANISATION. A Limited Edition of 2,000. This is No. 109. 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