A Parian Bust ~ Maiden

England
Mid-19th Century

This is a lovely parian bust depicting a young maiden. Of nice size and fine detail this is an example discovered after the publication of The Parian Phenomenon. She most resembles a Houdon or Clodion maiden.

 

Similar example: The Parian Phenomenon, Page, 128, Figure 472.

Porcelain
Height: 17½”
P185
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