A 19th century Victorian parian ware china figure. (Parian ware is bisque porcelain that imitates marble. It was designed around 1845 by Staffordshire pottery manufacturer Mintons and named after Paros, a Greek island famous for its fine-grained white Paros marble, which has been used since ancient times). This charming figurine depicts a girl gracefully carrying a full basket of ripe grapes. The statuette is skillfully executed, although its maker is hard to identify as any branding that may have been present on the base has worn down over time. Based on its style and the design of the stand, it might be a product of Minton. This particular figurine showcases a high level of craftsmanship, especially in the detailing of the girl''s face, her dress and the grape with leaves garland adorning her head. A unique feature for a parian piece is the girl''s colored hair, carefully painted by the artist, with its golden hue harmonizing perfectly with the marble-white figure. Her face is delicately decorated in soft pastel colors, signifying the hand of a true master. The figure has a circular plinth base which is integrated into the piece but there are no maker''s marks. Height 33,5 cm Base diameter 11.5 cmWeight 1131 gramsCondition:small and expected chips on the leaves, loss of a few beads on the dress, a few small dots arising from the firing.Otherwise excellent antique condition Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.UK delivery is �12Upon request, we are willing to provide a quote for shipping outside of UK