Parian is a white unglazed statuary porcelain resembling marble, named after the Greek Island of Paros, which produces a very fine white marble. The Copeland & Garrett factory at Stoke-on-Trent is credited with the introduction of parian ware to Britain. Production of parian ware figures at Copeland commenced about 1841, and some of the figures were based on works by sculptors John Bell, and American Hiram Powers. Sales of parian figures were boosted by special orders from the Art Union of London commencing in 1844, where subscribers paid an annual fee, and in return participated in a ballot to more...

Spode was first produced at the Stoke-on-Trent factory established by Josiah Spode (1733 - 1797) in 1770. Josiah Spode Junior made the first type of English bone china. Spode ware was distinctive for its Willow pattern and for its floral and Japanese design tableware.

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A Copeland parian ware model of the 'Warwick Vase', 1870s,…

A Copeland parian ware model of the 'Warwick Vase', 1870s, white with gilt details throughout, impressed factory marks underside, 11 cm high, 14 cm wide

A Copeland parian ware pedestal, circa 1860, in neo-classical…

A Copeland parian ware pedestal, circa 1860, in neo-classical manner, the circular moulded top and foot framing a continuous frieze in relief of putti engaged in various bacchanalian pursuits, impressed mark underside, 21.5 cm high, the top 18.5 cm in…

A Copeland parian ware pedestal, circa 1860, in neo-classical…

A Copeland parian ware pedestal, circa 1860, in neo-classical manner, the circular moulded top and foot framing a continuous frieze in relief of putti engaged in various bacchanalian pursuits, lightly clear-glazed, impressed mark underside, 20.5 cm high,…

Two Copeland parian ware figures, Prince Albert and Queen…

Two Copeland parian ware figures, Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, circa 1853, the busts raised on waisted bases, signed and dated verso, J. S. Westmacott, with impressed Copeland stamp, the largest 29 cm high

A Copeland parian ware bust of Princess Louise, on socle base…

Princess Louise Parian Ware Bust by Mary Thornycroft

A Copeland parian ware bust of Princess Louise, on socle base and with impressed marks to the back. Sculpted by Mary Thornycroft (1809-1895) and commissioned to commemorate Louise's marriage to the Duke of Argyll. Note: Louise was the fourth daughter of…

A Copeland parian figure, 'Penelophon the Beggar Maid',…

Copeland Parian Figure: Penelophon the Beggar Maid, 1867

A Copeland parian figure, 'Penelophon the Beggar Maid', modelled semi nude standing before a tree stump, her arms folded across her chest, on titled circular base, incised to the reverse W. Brodie RSA Sc Edinr 1867, impressed factory mark to base, 70 cm…

Copeland Art Union 'May Queen' parian ware bust, finely…

"May Queen" Parian Ware Bust by John Durham

Copeland Art Union 'May Queen' parian ware bust, finely modelled John Durham ceramic of young 'May Queen' with floral garland upon head. HEIGHT 33 cm

Victorian Copeland parian ware figure 'Cottage Girl', the young…

Victorian Parian Ware Figure "Cottage Girl"

Victorian Copeland parian ware figure 'Cottage Girl', the young girl and her dog after a sculpture by L. A. Malempre, inspired by Gainsborough's painting 'The cottage girl with dog and Pitcher'. Impressed 'L a Malempre Sc. 1876 ceramic and Crystal Palace…

A Victorian Copeland parian ware figure 'Boy with Rabbit', the…

Victorian Parian Ware Figure: Boy with Rabbit

A Victorian Copeland parian ware figure 'Boy with Rabbit', the boy seated upon a rocky outcrop wearing a straw hat with grape vines, holding a rabbit. Impressed maker's mark .and 'J76', height 30.5 cm.

Victorian Copeland parian ware figure group by Owen Hals of a…

Classical Muse with Child

Victorian Copeland parian ware figure group by Owen Hals of a classical muse and seated child, stamped and dated 1880, 32 cm height

A Victorian Copeland Spode parian ware figure 'Solitude',…

Victorian Spode Parian Figure "Solitude"

A Victorian Copeland Spode parian ware figure 'Solitude', impressed marks to base with Art Union of London 1852 and J. Lawlor Sculp to the back. (the Art Union of London would commission Spode to produce parian figures for their subscriber's weekly…

A Victorian Copeland Parian ware figure, 'Musidora' by W. Theed,…

Victorian Copeland Parian Ware Figure 'Musidora' by W. Theed

A Victorian Copeland Parian ware figure, 'Musidora' by W. Theed, impressed marks to reverse. Height 43.5 cm.

Copeland parian ware bust Enid, beautifully modelled bust of a…

Copeland Parian Ware Bust of Enid with Royal Crest

Copeland parian ware bust Enid, beautifully modelled bust of a maiden with Royal crest to blouse, signed F.M. Miller Copeland

Copeland parian bust of Daniel O'Connell, naturalistically…

Copeland Parian Bust of Daniel O'Connell

Copeland parian bust of Daniel O'Connell, naturalistically modelled, raised on a socle base, 'J.E.Jones/Sculp./1846/Dan'OConnell// Reduced by B Cheverton' verso, stamped Copelands porcelain statuary to base, height 25 cm

Late 19th century Copeland parian figure, by a. Chesnead,…

Copeland Parian Figure of Pre-Raphaelite Maiden

Late 19th century Copeland parian figure, by a. Chesnead, depicting a Pre-Raphaelite maiden with head tilted holding her dress and flowers, impressed 'Ceramic and Crystal Palace Union// Copyright// Copeland,' height 43 cm

Copeland parian ware 'Hop Queen', height 33 cm

33cm Copeland Parian Ware Hop Queen Statue

Copeland parian ware 'Hop Queen', height 33 cm

A Copeland parian ware bust of the Duke of Wellington, 19th…

Copeland Parian Ware Bust of Duke of Wellington, 19th Century

A Copeland parian ware bust of the Duke of Wellington, 19th century, circa 1850, naturalistically modelled, raised on a socle base. Impressed maker's mark and sculptor's name Comte D'Orsay SC to reverse. 18.3 cm high. Provenance: The John Scarce…

A Victorian Copeland parian vase in the Renaissance manner,…

Victorian Parian Renaissance Vase, 34cm

A Victorian Copeland parian vase in the Renaissance manner, height 34 cm.

Copeland parian ware Julius Caesar bust, 34 cm high (small chip)

Copeland Parian Julius Caesar Bust (Small Chip)

Copeland parian ware Julius Caesar bust, 34 cm high (small chip)

A large Copeland parian ware Crystal Palace Art Union figurine,…

Signed M. Noble Parian Figurine with Base Chip

A large Copeland parian ware Crystal Palace Art Union figurine, signed M. Noble Sc. (small chip to base)

Copeland Spode parian ware Ophelia bust, C:1860 on a black…

Copeland Spode Ophelia Bust on Black Base

Copeland Spode parian ware Ophelia bust, C:1860 on a black socle base,stamped crystal palace art union, W.G.Marshall R.A.sculpt, Copeland, height 28 cm

Victorian Copeland Parian hand painted vase hand painted and…

Victorian Parian Vase with Figural Decoration

Victorian Copeland Parian hand painted vase hand painted and gilded figural decoration, dual handles, marked # 9236 to base, circa 1870, height 15 cm

Parian bust 1863 by F.M Miller, Copeland parian ware, Crystal…

F.M. Miller's Parian Bust, 1863

Parian bust 1863 by F.M Miller, Copeland parian ware, Crystal Palace, height 31 cm

Copeland Parian Ware figure of lady with grapes and Tambourine…

Parian Ware Lady with Grapes and Tambourine Figure

Copeland Parian Ware figure of lady with grapes and Tambourine of lady with grapes and tambourine, sitting pensively on top of a side turned barrel spilling grapes and a natural form base, height 27 cm

A Victorian parian ware bust of Apollo Belvedere 3rd quarter…

Victorian Parian Ware Bust of Apollo Belvedere

A Victorian parian ware bust of Apollo Belvedere 3rd quarter 19th century manufactured by Copeland & Co Stoke-on-Trent signed C. Delpech and commissioned by the Art Union of London 1861, height 33 cm

Copeland, parian ware bust of Clytie, c. 1863, modelled as a…

Clytie Parian Ware Bust by Copeland, 1863

Copeland, parian ware bust of Clytie, c. 1863, modelled as a classical maiden on a socle base, impressed 'C. Delpech Redt., Art Union of London, 1863', height 34 cm

Victorian bust, 1859 Copeland parian ware bust \

Victorian Copeland Parian Ware Bust, 1859

Victorian bust, 1859 Copeland parian ware bust \

Copeland parian bust of Princess Alexandria, c.1863,…

Copeland Parian Bust of Princess Alexandria, c.1863

Copeland parian bust of Princess Alexandria, c.1863, realistically modelled and finely detailed, impressed to back 'Published Feb 1 1863/ Copeland/ Crystal Palace Art Union/ F. M. Miller Sculpt', Height 31 cm

A Copeland parian ware standing classical nude figure with gilt…

Golden-Accented Copeland Parian Ware Nude Figure

A Copeland parian ware standing classical nude figure with gilt highlights, 19th century, stamped Copeland, 42.5 cm high

Copeland parian bust of Princess Alexandra modelled…

Parian Bust of Princess Alexandra by Mary Thornycroft

Copeland parian bust of Princess Alexandra modelled quarter-length, wearing low bodice and sash, impressed 'Alexandra', on waisted socle & signed 'Art Union of London, Mary Thornycroft.sc'. Condition good to fair - hairline to left breast. Height 40 cm

Copeland parian bust of Clytie after the antique 1855 original,…

Copeland Parian Bust of Clytie, 1855 Original

Copeland parian bust of Clytie after the antique 1855 original, the maiden depicted bust length issuing from foliage, on a concave sided circular base signed 'C. Delpech. Redt' & 'Art Union of London 1863'. Condition good to fair, some hairline cracks &…

A Victorian Copeland parian bust of Lesbia, impressed Crystal…

Victorian Lesbia Parian Bust

A Victorian Copeland parian bust of Lesbia, impressed Crystal Palace Art Union, Lesbia, W.C. Marshell, R.A. Sculpt. 28 cm high

Early Copeland parian figure. 'Go to Sleep.' child with dog.…

Sleeping Child with Dog

Early Copeland parian figure. 'Go to Sleep.' child with dog. Sculptor J Durham, 1862. Inscribed to reverse with Copeland M/75. Height 46 cm

A Victorian period Copeland Parian ware figure of a young…

Victorian Parian Ware Country Girl Figure

A Victorian period Copeland Parian ware figure of a young standing country girl, with a bunch of flowers and butterfly. Impressed marks. Height 41 cm.

Copeland & Garratt's porcelain statuary, parian figure of the…

Copeland & Garratt Three Graces Parian Figure

Copeland & Garratt's porcelain statuary, parian figure of the Three Graces, mid 19th century

A Victorian Copeland parian ware 'Shepherd' figure impressed…

Victorian Copeland Parian Ware Shepherd Figure, 1871

A Victorian Copeland parian ware 'Shepherd' figure impressed marks after Louis Auguste Malempre, 1871. Height 46 cm