February Estate Finds

Minton Parian, John Bell Sculpted Bisque Porcelain Model of Dorothea, England, 1851

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $200 - $2,000

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Description

Keywords: Parian Ware, Tall Bisque Porcelain, Victorian Sculpture, Staffordshire Pottery, Marble Imitation, English Ceramic Art, Minton, 19th century

Mid 19th century Minton sculpture by John Bell. The seated female figure is modeled with a satchel and shoes by her feet, Impressed and raised marks. Parian ware is a type of biscuit porcelain imitating marble. It was developed around 1845 by the Staffordshire pottery manufacturer Mintons.

Measurement: 13 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (34.3 x 16.5 x 19.1 cm.)

ID: : 26483

Condition: Overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age.

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