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19th Century parian figure of a lady with a dove
A 19th Century parian figure of a lady holding a dove leaning up against a wall, by Copeland. The figure itself inscribed with " Art union of London 1846" "Copeland" "J H Fowley London 1846"
Parian ware is a type of bisque porcelain imitating marble. It was developed around 1845 by the Staffordshire pottery manufacturer Mintons, and named after Paros, the Greek island renowned for its fine-textured, white Parian marble, used since antiquity for sculpture. It was also contemporaneously referred to as Statuary Porcelain by Copeland. Parian was essentially designed to imitate carved marble, with the great advantage that it could be prepared in a liquid form and cast in a mould, enabling mass production.
Parian ware was utilised mainly for busts and figurines, and occasionally for dishes and small vases, such as might be carved from marble. Several English factories claimed credit for its development. In 1845, as part of a concerted effort to raise public taste and improve manufactures, the Art Union of London commissioned Copeland to make a series of figures after works by leading contemporary sculptors. Mintons and Wedgwood produced similar wares, also known as "statuary porcelain", parian was initially used for relatively high quality work.
8" x 5" x 17" high.
20cms x 13cms x 43cms high.
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Main Rd, Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
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Parian ware is a type of bisque porcelain imitating marble. It was developed around 1845 by the Staffordshire pottery manufacturer Mintons, and named after Paros, the Greek island renowned for its fine-textured, white Parian marble, used since antiquity for sculpture. It was also contemporaneously referred to as Statuary Porcelain by Copeland. Parian was essentially designed to imitate carved marble, with the great advantage that it could be prepared in a liquid form and cast in a mould, enabling mass production.
Parian ware was utilised mainly for busts and figurines, and occasionally for dishes and small vases, such as might be carved from marble. Several English factories claimed credit for its development. In 1845, as part of a concerted effort to raise public taste and improve manufactures, the Art Union of London commissioned Copeland to make a series of figures after works by leading contemporary sculptors. Mintons and Wedgwood produced similar wares, also known as "statuary porcelain", parian was initially used for relatively high quality work.
8" x 5" x 17" high.
20cms x 13cms x 43cms high.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 6/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Busts and Figures
Date 1846
Early Victorian Antiques Origin English
Maker Copeland
Item code as256a1370
Status Sold
£470.00
$605.83
€564.28
$
€
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View all stock from
Martlesham Antiques
The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd, Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
Tel : 01394 386732
or : 07889724434
Non UK callers : +44 1394 386732 or +44 7889724434
Get directions to Martlesham Antiques
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