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 large Copeland Parian ware porcelain figure of a lady titled…

Large Copeland Parian Ware Lady Figure titled Prosperity, 19th Century

A large Copeland Parian ware porcelain figure of a lady titled Prosperity after S Hare RA check, English 19th century, 50 cm high

A pair of Minton tinted parian figures, 'Psyche' and 'Pandora',…

Minton Tinted Parian Figures: 'Psyche' and 'Pandora' (1873-1874)

A pair of Minton tinted parian figures, 'Psyche' and 'Pandora', dated 1873 and 1874, after Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, each modelled standing against a tree stump, half draped and holding their respective attributes, the skin and foliage in white,…

A pair of Royal Worcester tinted parian figures, 'L'Allegro'…

Royal Worcester Tinted Parian Figures: 'L'Allegro' and 'Il Penseroso'

A pair of Royal Worcester tinted parian figures, 'L'Allegro' and 'Il Penseroso', Class 2 shape nos 66 and 67, mid-1860s, each modelled as a classical maiden in long robes standing on a low circular base, the skin and hair in green, otherwise white, each…

Two Copeland parian ware figures, Prince Albert and Queen…

Pair of Copeland Parian Ware Figures: Prince Albert & 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 marked Rockingham parian ware figure of a girl with a lamb at…

Rockingham Parian Ware Figure: Girl with Lamb at Water Well

A marked Rockingham parian ware figure of a girl with a lamb at a water well, English first half of the 19th century. Impressed mark: Rockingham works, Brameld. Incised N 26. Provenance: Robert Burke collection no 144. Exhibited: Northern Ceramic Society…

Parian Ware bust, 'Haydn' classic figure on pedestal base,…

Parian Ware Haydn Bust on Pedestal Base, 24 cm

Parian Ware bust, 'Haydn' classic figure on pedestal base, numbered to reverse and underside of base. 24 cm

A Minton parian ware figure, depicting Clorinda, after the…

Minton Parian Ware Figure: Clorinda, Model by John Bell

A Minton parian ware figure, depicting Clorinda, after the model by John bell (1812-1895), 1848, with inscribed mark of John bell, February 1848 to reverse; pattern 203, the weary figure of Clorinda the pagan warrior in battle dress, her helmet and gloves…

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…

A Minton parian ware figure, Solitude, by J. Lawlor, 19th…

Minton Parian Ware Figure: Solitude by J. Lawlor, 19th Century

A Minton parian ware figure, Solitude, by J. Lawlor, 19th century, modelled in the classical manner as a semi nude female in a seated position with a downcast head and a stork at her side, impressed Art Union of London, 1852 and J. Lawlor sculp to reverse…

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.

A parian figure, 19th century Parianware figure of a mythical…

Mythical Water Creature Parianware Figure (29cm)

A parian figure, 19th century Parianware figure of a mythical human like water creature (a/f to leaf), height 29 cm

A large Art Union parian figure, entitled 'The Little Boat…

E.B. Stephens' Parian Figure: "Little Boat Builder" (or "Wrong Nail")

A large Art Union parian figure, entitled 'The Little Boat Builder' and 'Hit the wrong nail', modelled by E.B.Stephens dated 1878. Impressed details to base, height 45 cm.

19th century parian ware figure of Voltaire, published by…

Voltaire Parian Figure by Alcock & Co

19th century parian ware figure of Voltaire, published by Samuel Alcock and Co 1852 Alfred Crowquill by G. Abbott Sculptor marked to base (slight hairline to base)

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.

A Victorian parian ware figure of Godfrey Bouillon, standing…

Victorian Parian Ware Figure of Godfrey Bouillon

A Victorian parian ware figure of Godfrey Bouillon, standing tall and proud on a circular base, titled within scrolled cartouche, possibly modelled by J. Duke and Nephew, circa 1860. Height 47 cm.

Parian ware figure group after Johann Heinrich von Dannecker,…

Parian Ware Ariadne and Panther Figure Group

Parian ware figure group after Johann Heinrich von Dannecker, depicting Ariadne on the back of a panther, on a rectangular base, impressed makers marks to base, length 26 cm

A Swedish parian ware pitcher, second half 19th century,…

Swedish Parian Ware Pitcher with Sea Nymph Handle and Mermaids

A Swedish parian ware pitcher, second half 19th century, Gustavsberg, the pitcher of compressed form with an ornate sea nymph handle and mermaid and merman figures to the neck united by a cupid atop a shell, the lower body with patterned panels and a…

Victorian parian figure, depicting a lady wearing a crown,…

Victorian Parian Lady Figure with Crown and Robes

Victorian parian figure, depicting a lady wearing a crown, necklace and robes, height 30 cm

Large 19th century parian figure, depicting a woman in…

19th Century Parian Figure of Classical Woman

Large 19th century parian figure, depicting a woman in classical robes, on a circular foot, height 44 cm

Parian bust figure, depicting Caesar in robes, height 24 cm

Caesar Bust Figure in Robes - 24cm Height

Parian bust figure, depicting Caesar in robes, height 24 cm

A parian figure of Johann Christoph Friedrich Von Schiller and…

Schiller and Apollo Terracotta Figures

A parian figure of Johann Christoph Friedrich Von Schiller and a classical style terracotta bust of Apollo, 19th and 20th century, the standing figure wearing a flowing cape and overcoat, holding a scroll in his left hand, raised on an octagonal base…

Victorian Parian 'Crusader' figure seated figure, with armour,…

Victorian Parian Crusader Figure by John Bell, 1848

Victorian Parian 'Crusader' figure seated figure, with armour, sword missing, marked to base 'John Bell, February 1848,', height 35 cm.

Antique Parian figure of a lady and urn height 32.5 cm

Parian Lady with Urn Antique Figure

Antique Parian figure of a lady and urn height 32.5 cm

Parian ware porcelain musketeer figure, height 44 cm

Parian Ware Musketeer Figure - 44 cm

Parian ware porcelain musketeer figure, height 44 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

Victorian parian figure group, in the form of a young boy with…

Victorian Parian Boy and Goat Figure Group

Victorian parian figure group, in the form of a young boy with a goat, on an oval base, a/f, height 19 cm

19th century parian porcelain figure group, depicting a lady…

Parian Porcelain Lady with Cupid Figurine

19th century parian porcelain figure group, depicting a lady with a cupid in her lap, impressed cross to underside, a/f, height 23 cm

Pair of Victorian Parian ware figurines comprising a a seated…

Victorian Parian Ware Figurines - Lady and Gentleman

Pair of Victorian Parian ware figurines comprising a a seated lady and gentleman, height 18.5 cm tallest

Antique Parian figure of Standing Man height 20.5 cm.

Antique Parian Standing Man Figure (20.5 cm)

Antique Parian figure of Standing Man height 20.5 cm.

Parian ware figure group, depicting Michelangelo the sculptor…

Michelangelo and David Parian Figure Group

Parian ware figure group, depicting Michelangelo the sculptor and a bust of David, on a circular pedestal base, inscribed R&L, a/f (repair to neck), height 35 cm

Parian ware figure of cupid, depicted seated and crying, a/f,…

Crying Cupid Parian Ware Figure

Parian ware figure of cupid, depicted seated and crying, a/f, height 22 cm

Two late Victorian parian ware figures seated females in…

Parian Ware Classical Female Figures, One Damaged

Two late Victorian parian ware figures seated females in classical poses, one a/f

Minton parian ware figure of a classical woman entitled…

"Canova" Parian Woman Figure, c.1880

Minton parian ware figure of a classical woman entitled 'Canova' c1880

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)

Antique Parian Playful Putti figure depicting Putti with wine…

Antique Parian Playful Putti Figure with Wine and Grapes

Antique Parian Playful Putti figure depicting Putti with wine glass and grapes, marked to base and # 8832, height 16 cm approx.

Victorian Parian ware Beethoven figure height 29 cm

Victorian Beethoven Parian Figure - 29cm Tall

Victorian Parian ware Beethoven figure height 29 cm

Antique parian figure of a lady and a fruit basket height 32.5…

Parian Lady with Fruit Basket Figurine

Antique parian figure of a lady and a fruit basket height 32.5 cm

Antique German Parian 'Wrestlers'figure group, stamped numbers…

German Parian Wrestlers Figure Group, 33cm Height

Antique German Parian 'Wrestlers'figure group, stamped numbers to base, height 33 cm

Pair of 19th century parian figural boxes and covers, depicting…

19th Century Parian Figural Boxes with Classical Scenes (2)

Pair of 19th century parian figural boxes and covers, depicting Leda and swan and the representing Herakle Theos in female version with lion cape and nulled club, both raised upon boxes with classical scenes, a/f, height 27 cm (2)

Victorian Minton Parian group 'The Kiss' open salt figure of…

Victorian Minton Parian 'The Kiss' Open Salt Figure

Victorian Minton Parian group 'The Kiss' open salt figure of 'The Kiss' incorporating pair open salts, circa 1860, height 15 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 ware figure of a maiden, depicted standing draping robe…

Parian Maiden Figure, 25 cm Height

Parian ware figure of a maiden, depicted standing draping robe above her shoulder, height 25 cm

Royal Doulton parian figure, depicting a child seated on a rock,…

Child on Rock Parian Figure

Royal Doulton parian figure, depicting a child seated on a rock, height 11 cm

Parian sculpted figure of Sir Walter Scott by W H Goss (period…

Sir Walter Scott Parian Sculpture by W H Goss

Parian sculpted figure of Sir Walter Scott by W H Goss (period 1861-1890)

Victorian Parian ware figure of a Gypsy carrying a basket,…

Victorian Parian Gypsy Figure, Minton Attribution

Victorian Parian ware figure of a Gypsy carrying a basket, attributed to Minton, height 16 cm. Ex Alan Landis Antiques.

19th century parian ware figure of Princess Beatrice inscribed…

Parian Ware Princess Beatrice Figure by Mary Thornycroft

19th century parian ware figure of Princess Beatrice inscribed to base 'Princess Beatrice, Mary Thornycroft sculptured in 1848' and sitting in a conch shell, height 24 cm, width 20 cm

French bisque parian figure of Autumn, signed Falconet, 20 cm…

Falconet's Autumn Bisque Figure

French bisque parian figure of Autumn, signed Falconet, 20 cm high

19th century parian figure, depicting a boy leaning upon a tree…

Boy by Tree: 19th Century Parian Figure

19th century parian figure, depicting a boy leaning upon a tree trunk wearing 19th century outfit, on circular base, 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 Minton parian ware figure of 'Clorinda', after the model by…

Minton Parian Figure of Clorinda, 1848

A Minton parian ware figure of 'Clorinda', after the model by John bell (1812-1895), 1848, with inscribed mark of John bell and date, February 1848; pattern 203, the weary figure of Clorinda the pagan warrior in battle dress, her helmet and gloves at her…

A pair of Victorian Parian figures, a boy and girl in country…

Victorian Parian Boy and Girl Figures

A pair of Victorian Parian figures, a boy and girl in country dress, the boy with basket, the girl holding her apron up, unmarked. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 23 cm

A Victorian Parian figure of an Elizabethan woman, stamped to…

Victorian Parian Figure of Elizabethan Woman

A Victorian Parian figure of an Elizabethan woman, stamped to base 'Ceramic & Crystal Palace Art Union', etc. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 36 cm

A Victorian Parian figurine, Marguerite', stamped marks to base,…

Victorian Parian Figurine "Marguerite"

A Victorian Parian figurine, Marguerite', stamped marks to base, 'S. Terry, SC.1868', etc. Repair to base. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 54 cm

A Victorian Parian figurine, a young woman in classical Greek…

Victorian Parian Figurine of Pensive Woman

A Victorian Parian figurine, a young woman in classical Greek dress in pensive pose holding a small urn, unmarked. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 35 cm

A Victorian Parian figurine, two owls perched on a branch, tree…

Victorian Owl Matchholder Figurine

A Victorian Parian figurine, two owls perched on a branch, tree trunk receptacle to front for matches, 'Matchmaking', Victorian registration diamond to reverse. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 14 cm x 13 cm x 20 cm

Two vintage Parian Ware figurines, both as classical women in…

Pair of Parian Ware Classical Women Figurines

Two vintage Parian Ware figurines, both as classical women in draped robes, one marked for possibly Kpm, the other unmarked. Heights 38 cm, and 26.5 cm

Antique Royal Worcester parian elephant form vase, elephant…

Royal Worcester Elephant Vase

Antique Royal Worcester parian elephant form vase, elephant figure with howdah forming vase to top. Marked to underside. Height 20 cm

Victorian parian figure, Little Nell and her Grandfather'.…

Little Nell and Grandfather

Victorian parian figure, Little Nell and her Grandfather'. Unmarked. Height 19 cm

Pair Royal Worcester figures 'Joy & Sorrow' decorated in…

Raphaelesque Royal Worcester Figures: Joy & Sorrow

Pair Royal Worcester figures 'Joy & Sorrow' decorated in Raphaelesque colours on glazed parian body, 43 cm highs

A Parian porcelain figure of a girl, stamped John Bell, English,…

John Bell Parian Porcelain Girl Figure, 19th Century

A Parian porcelain figure of a girl, stamped John Bell, English, 19th century, 35 cm high

Antique Parian ware, 'Fount of Mercy' figure, approx 45 cm high

Antique Parian Ware 'Fount of Mercy' Figure - 45cm

Antique Parian ware, 'Fount of Mercy' figure, approx 45 cm high

Victorian Parian seated lady figure, height 30.5 cm

Victorian Parian Seated Lady Figure (30.5 cm)

Victorian Parian seated lady figure, height 30.5 cm

Pair of late 19th century Parian ware figures

Late 19th Century Parian Ware Figure Pair

Pair of late 19th century Parian ware figures

Parian figure of a seated gentleman

Seated Parian Gentleman

Parian figure of a seated gentleman

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

A Royal Worcester figurine of a Japanese gentleman, circa 1912,…

Amber Glazed Japanese Gentleman Figurine by Royal Worcester

A Royal Worcester figurine of a Japanese gentleman, circa 1912, pattern 2/123, in amber glazed parian ware imitating ivory, the serene figure of a man in typical oriental dress leaning on a stand with a vase and raised on a shaped base with a fret design,…

Art Union parian figure, H Bailey 1862 L'Allegro

Art Union's L'Allegro Parian Figure by H. Bailey, 1862

Art Union parian figure, H Bailey 1862 L'Allegro

19th century Parian Ware figure of an angel, entitled 'Jealousy'

Jealous Angel Parian Figure

19th century Parian Ware figure of an angel, entitled 'Jealousy'

A Minton parian figural group, Naomi and her Daughters in Law,…

Naomi and Daughters-in-Law Parian Figurine

A Minton parian figural group, Naomi and her Daughters in Law, circa 1865, depicting the biblical characters of Naomi, Ruth and Oprah, titled to the front of the base, impressed Minton to base, along with a date mark, 33 cm high

A Victorian Parian figure of a young girl holding a basket of…

Victorian Parian Figure of Young Girl with Flowers

A Victorian Parian figure of a young girl holding a basket of flowers, 37 cm high

Wedgwood Parian ware 'The Dancing Hours' figurine

Wedgwood Dancing Hours Figurine

Wedgwood Parian ware 'The Dancing Hours' figurine

Minton parian ware 'Lalage' figure by John bell in a simple…

John Bell's Lalage Parian Figure with Lizard & Bouquet

Minton parian ware 'Lalage' figure by John bell in a simple tunic of fine material, seated with her hands clasped over one knee & head gently tilted in a pensive gaze, crisply modelled bouquet is supported at her wrist & at her feet a lizard scampers over…

Parian porcelain plaque decorated in deep relief with figures…

Deep Relief Parian Porcelain Plaque with Lady and Cherub

Parian porcelain plaque decorated in deep relief with figures of a lady and cherub, 28 cm high

Parian ware neo-classical nude statue of a woman, 19th century.…

Neo-Classical Nude Woman Statue, 19th Century

Parian ware neo-classical nude statue of a woman, 19th century. 48 cm.

A Minton Parian figurine, 'Miranda', a young woman with flowing…

Minton Parian Figurine: Miranda by J. Bell

A Minton Parian figurine, 'Miranda', a young woman with flowing hair sits atop a rock with the waves lapping at her feet and a large shell to one side. Impressed marks to the base 'J. Bell & Miranda', with the Minton stamp underneath the base, hairline…

An Worcester parian figure of child signed Hadley

Hadley Signed Worcester Parian Child Figure

An Worcester parian figure of child signed Hadley

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 parian water carrier, 19th century, a classically…

Victorian Parian Water Carrier Sculpture

A Victorian parian water carrier, 19th century, a classically draped female figure in a serpentine pose carrying a water urn upon her shoulder and carrying a ewer, upon a stepped socle, 31 cm

A Danish Bing and Grondahl parian ware figure of an Angel…

B&G Parian Angel Figure (AF)

A Danish Bing and Grondahl parian ware figure of an Angel manufactured 1853 - 1894. Stamped base: 'B & G Eneret'. Height 34.4 cm. Some AF

A Danish Bing and Grondahl parian ware figure of mercury…

B&G Parian Ware Mercury Figure - 35cm Height

A Danish Bing and Grondahl parian ware figure of mercury manufactured 1853 - 1894. Stamped base: 'B & G Eneret' height 35 cm. Slight AF

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 Royal Worcester figurine of a Japanese gentleman, circa 1912,…

Amber Glazed Japanese Gentleman Figurine by Royal Worcester

A Royal Worcester figurine of a Japanese gentleman, circa 1912, amber glazed parian ware, the serene figure of a man in typical oriental dress, leaning on a table with a vase; pattern 2/123 and originally part of a pair (small hairline crack to base);…

Late 19th century Parian ware figure of school children…

Parian Ware School Children in Storm

Late 19th century Parian ware figure of school children sheltering under an umbrella, entitled 'Storm' (A/F)

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