Antique Victorian Parian Ware Classical Female Figure, 1800s

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A refined 19th-century victorian parian ware sculpture depicting an elegant classical female figure, finely modelled in the neoclassical taste that … Read more A refined 19th-century victorian parian ware sculpture depicting an elegant classical female figure, finely modelled in the neoclassical taste that became highly fashionable in britain during the victorian period. The figure is portrayed standing in a contemplative pose, with one hand gently raised beneath her chin while the other gathers the abundant folds of her flowing robes. The carefully arranged drapery falls naturally around the body, creating a graceful sense of movement while retaining the restrained elegance associated with classical sculpture. Executed in parian porcelain, the figure possesses the distinctive unglazed, marble-like surface for which the material was prized. Developed during the 19th century as a means of reproducing the appearance and refinement of carved marble, parian allowed manufacturers to produce remarkably detailed sculptural works for the victorian domestic interior. Particular attention has been given to the delicately modelled facial features, proportions and intricate folds of the costume. The figure stands upon a simple circular pedestal base, allowing the sculptural form itself to remain the principal focus. A faint maker's mark is reportedly visible under ultraviolet light, and the model has been associated with victorian parian manufacturers such as w. H. Goss, although the precise maker remains unidentified. From a private collection in pembrokeshire, this is an elegant example of victorian classical revival sculpture, offering considerable decorative appeal for collectors of parian ware and 19th-century english ceramics. Period 19th century, victorian origin england materials parian porcelain / unglazed porcelain measurements height: 35.5 cm / 14 in width: 9.5 cm / 3.7 in depth: 9.5 cm / 3.7 in See less