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 receive a copy of an art work. The increased popularity of parian ware encouraged other factories to begin production of statuary figures, with Minton and Robinson & Leadbetter being the major producers along with Copeland.

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A 19th century Copeland parian bust of the water nymph Clytie…

Copeland Parian Bust of Clytie

A 19th century Copeland parian bust of the water nymph Clytie on socle base marked Art Union of London, height 35 cm

A Copeland parian bust of Prince Albert Edward, marked Marshall…

Prince Albert Edward Bust, 1863

A Copeland parian bust of Prince Albert Edward, marked Marshall wood Sculp 1863 and Crystal Palace Art Union verso, height 32 cm

Two 19th century parian busts - Beethoven and Haydn. Height 30…

19th Century Parian Busts of Beethoven and Haydn

Two 19th century parian busts - Beethoven and Haydn. Height 30 cm each. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.

An impressive Victorian Parian bust 'Clytie', on socle base. 40…

Victorian Parian Bust "Clytie" on Socle Base

An impressive Victorian Parian bust 'Clytie', on socle base. 40 cm x 56 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

Antique parian bust signed, 34 cm high

Signed Antique Parian Bust - 34 cm

Antique parian bust signed, 34 cm high

Antique French Parian ware bust of a maiden in a bonnet, signed…

French Parian Ware Bust of Maiden in Bonnet - Signed

Antique French Parian ware bust of a maiden in a bonnet, signed to the back Lefevre and foundry mark approx 60 cm high

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

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 &…

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

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

An Art Deco Parian bust. Modelled of a young woman on a flared…

Art Deco Parian Bust of Young Woman

An Art Deco Parian bust. Modelled of a young woman on a flared circular base. 41 cm high.

A Copeland parian ware bust, 'Louise', by Mary Thornycroft,…

Princess Louise Parian Ware Bust by Thornycroft

A Copeland parian ware bust, 'Louise', by Mary Thornycroft, 19th century, depicting Princess Louise, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria, modelled in the classical manner, issued to commemorate her wedding to the ninth Duke of Argyll, impressed to the…

Antique parian bust, 59 cm high

Antique Parian Bust - 59cm

Antique parian bust, 59 cm high

Parian ware pair of busts modelled as two classical ladies,…

Classical Ladies Busts on Pedestals

Parian ware pair of busts modelled as two classical ladies, scantily clad mounted on scrolled pedestal bases. Condition good to fair, some losses to one floral headdress & a chip to one pedestal. Height 47 cm

An Art Union of London Parian ware porcelain bust of a woman…

C. Delpch Parian Porcelain Bust by Copeland, 1837

An Art Union of London Parian ware porcelain bust of a woman signed C. Delpch, by Copeland, circa 1837, 36 cm high

Art Union of London parian bust, of Apollo, modelled by C.…

Delpech's Apollo Parian Bust, 1861

Art Union of London parian bust, of Apollo, modelled by C.Delpech, dated 1861, Apollo's head turned to the left with robes over left shoulder, height 37 cm

A pair of Wedgwood parian ware portrait busts of Robert Burns…

Wedgwood Parian Ware Busts of Burns and Scott

A pair of Wedgwood parian ware portrait busts of Robert Burns and Walter Scott, circa 1848, by Edward William Wyon, stamped Burns and Scott Wedgwood, E.W. Wyon. F, 36 cm and 37 cm high

A parian bust of Queen Victoria, Copeland 1853, marked J…

Copeland Parian Bust of Queen Victoria

A parian bust of Queen Victoria, Copeland 1853, marked J Sherwood Westmacott verso, height 29 cm