Antique Parian ChinaParian ware is a porcelaneous material with some translucency; it has a creamier tint and matt, silky surface, which does not require a glaze. This body should not be confused with the bisque (unglazed) porcelain which is at times porous in comparison, and a little chalky in texture. The material was introduced in the early 1840s by Copelaand & Garrett, the partnership that succeeded the Spode firm in 1833. The body was originally termed "Statuary Porcelain", underlining the intention to reproduce in miniature famous sculptures. A Copeland Parian group "Paul and Virginia"
A mid 19th century Copeland Parian group, of "Paul and Virginia"* by Cumberworth**, both seated bare footed, examining a nest of chicks which he holds, his straw hat on his back, rounded rectangular base. Dimensions: 29 cm. high. Weight: 3.24 kg. Condition: Minor damage. Marks: "Copeland" impressed. *The subject is from the romance of Bernadine de st. Pierre about the love between two poor fatherless children raised on a tropical island. The group was first produced by Copeland & Garret in 1846 making it one of the very first Parian pieces made. ** Cumberworth was one of many French sculptors employed by British Parian makers. SOLD
A Minton Parian figure of Clorinda, dated 1848
A Minton Parian figure of Clorinda, after a model by John Bell, the figure of pagan warrior seated in half armor on draped rock, wearing a shield, gloves and helmet at her feet. Dimensions: 33.5cm high. Condition: two small chips. Marks: John Bell, february 1848, Minton impressed. * This model was intended to be pair to Dorothea, No 189. Price: £320 Stock Number PN1123 (Free Worldwide shipping for this item) A 19th Century English Parian Figure
An English Parian Figure c. 1860, modelled as a seated lady with the infant cupid at her knee on oval base. Dimensions: 29.5 cm. Condition: a firing crack on the base. Unmarked.Price: £220 Stock Number PN1124 (Free Worldwide shipping for this item) New! CommentsHave your say! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
