Thank you very much for your reply. I think I was taken for a ride. I just started my collection so I presume I have a lot to learn before I start buying anything.
Kind regards

That makes no sense !! If he didn`t know the mark,,how would he know if original or not !! That seller just put one over on you !! He was trying to make a sale and didn`t care how he/she did it !! Can you show the figurine ?? Even if it was an original,,something,, you have to look at the quality of the artwork and the style !!

Sorry,, I do not mean to sound gruff but sellers that will take advantage have no place in business !!

Hi,
Do you know the mark ?
The seller did not provide me with the make but said it is original piece.

You bought it as an original ?/ Original what ?? That tells you nothing !!