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Victorian Parian Figure of Resting Soldier C1870
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Victorian Parian Figure of Resting Soldier C1870

19th century
Description

This well-modelled Victorian Parian Figure, on high, bordered, oval base, depicts a Resting Soldier, leaning on a tree stump having removed his cp, water bottle, sword and belt. He is holding a small flower in his hand and may be thinking of home and loved ones.

The conidition is good. The only repair is to the tip of one end of the bandage around his leg.

Height: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

Width: 15 inches (38 cm)

Depth: 9 inches (23 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Parian Soldier Figure to the 1870s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08594517
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques Date1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1870s:
Hollow slip-cast base with wiped flat foot rim: Victorian parian manufacturing.
Creamy, unglazed parian body: typical composition from the mid to late 19th century.
Crisply moulded classical stiff-leaf band around base: popular decorative detail of the era.
Light handling soiling settled in crevices and under the base: age.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1084931
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Description
This well-modelled Victorian Parian Figure, on high, bordered, oval base, depicts a Resting Soldier, leaning on a tree stump having removed his cp, water bottle, sword and belt. He is holding a small flower in his hand and may be thinking of home and loved ones.

The conidition is good. The only repair is to the tip of one end of the bandage around his leg.

Height: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

Width: 15 inches (38 cm)

Depth: 9 inches (23 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Parian Soldier Figure to the 1870s.

Independent Date Report ID 08594517
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques dating1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1870s:
Hollow slip-cast base with wiped flat foot rim: Victorian parian manufacturing.
Creamy, unglazed parian body: typical composition from the mid to late 19th century.
Crisply moulded classical stiff-leaf band around base: popular decorative detail of the era.
Light handling soiling settled in crevices and under the base: age.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1084931
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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An off-white Victorian Parian porcelain statuette of a reclining soldier leaning against a tree stump on an oval relief-moulded base.
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Archive I An off-white Victorian Parian porcelain statuette of a reclining soldier leaning against a tree stump on an oval relief-moulded base.

Victorian Parian Figure of Resting Soldier C1870

Archive II An off-white Victorian Parian porcelain statuette of a reclining soldier leaning against a tree stump on an oval relief-moulded base. View II
Archive III An off-white Victorian Parian porcelain statuette of a reclining soldier leaning against a tree stump on an oval relief-moulded base. View III
Archive IV An off-white Victorian Parian porcelain statuette of a reclining soldier leaning against a tree stump on an oval relief-moulded base. View IV
Archive V An off-white Victorian Parian porcelain statuette of a reclining soldier leaning against a tree stump on an oval relief-moulded base. View V
Archive VI An off-white Victorian Parian porcelain statuette of a reclining soldier leaning against a tree stump on an oval relief-moulded base. View VI
Archive VII An off-white Victorian Parian porcelain statuette of a reclining soldier leaning against a tree stump on an oval relief-moulded base. View VII
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An off-white Victorian Parian porcelain statuette of a reclining soldier leaning against a tree stump on an oval relief-moulded base.
VICTORIAN PARIAN FIGURE OF RESTING SOLDIER c1870
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An off-white Victorian Parian porcelain statuette of a reclining soldier leaning against a tree stump on an oval relief-moulded base.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statuettes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialParian Porcelain
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsReclining figure, Tree stump support, Egg-and-dart moulding, Unglazed finish
  • SizeH 25.5 cm (10 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This Victorian Parian porcelain figure portrays a resting soldier reclining on an oval base with an egg-and-dart moulding along the rim. The figure wears trousers wrapped with bandages down to the footwear, a shirt with rolled sleeves, and rests his head on his hand while leaning against a tree stump support. A cap, water bottle, sword, and belt lie beside the stump, and the soldier holds a small flower in his hand. The statuette has an off-white, unglazed finish with detailed relief-moulding on the base. The piece measures 25.5 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 23 cm deep. It suits placement on a mantelpiece in a traditional interior setting.

FAQs

Parian ware is a type of unglazed biscuit porcelain developed in the 1840s, named after Paros, the Greek island famed for its white marble. Formulated to copy carved marble, it allowed fine, intricate figure sculptures to be mass-produced for Victorian domestic interiors.

Parian ware is composed of a vitrified feldspathic porcelain body containing a higher proportion of feldspar than standard porcelain. This composition creates a semi-translucent, smooth, matte texture that closely resembles sculpted marble without requiring a surface glaze.

Authentic 19th-century Parian figures possess a distinct matte finish, subtle translucency when held to light, and sharp cast detail. Look for maker marks or registration diamonds impressed into the base, alongside signs of hand-tooling on seams and detailed facial features.

Parian sculptures provide strong visual contrast against dark or richly painted backdrops, such as navy or deep green walls. Place them on mantelpieces, bookshelves, or sideboards to introduce classical proportions into traditional or contemporary decorative schemes.

Clean Parian ware using a soft brush to remove surface dust. For ingrained dirt, gently wipe the surface with a cloth dampened with warm water and a mild detergent, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive sponges that could scratch the unglazed body.
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