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Parian Bust of William Ewart Gladstone
Shackladys Antiques
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Parian Bust of William Ewart Gladstone

1900 - 1920
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A finely modelled Parian bust depicting William Ewart Gladstone, shown in later life with a high forehead, deeply set eyes, and pronounced sideburns. The sitter is portrayed wearing a formal Victorian jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie, with crisp detailing to the costume and sensitive modelling of the facial features. The bust is raised on an integral square Parian socle, the front inscribed “GLADSTONE.”

Executed in Parian ware—a fine unglazed porcelain developed in the mid-19th century to emulate marble—this bust exemplifies the popular Victorian taste for commemorative portrait sculpture intended for domestic, institutional, or educational settings. The reverse is smoothly finished, and the overall modelling reflects the restrained naturalism characteristic of the period.

Dimensions

Height 8 Inches

Width 5 Inches

Depth 3 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Victorian Parian Gladstone Bust to the 1900s.

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SA1187332
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A finely modelled Parian bust depicting William Ewart Gladstone, shown in later life with a high forehead, deeply set eyes, and pronounced sideburns.
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The sitter is portrayed wearing a formal Victorian jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie, with crisp detailing to the costume and sensitive modelling of the facial features.
Shackladys Antiques

The bust is raised on an integral square Parian socle, the front inscribed “GLADSTONE.”

fig 1. A white Parian ware ceramic bust depicting British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, set upon a square plinth base inscribed with his name.
fig 1. Parian Bust of William Ewart Gladstone

Executed in Parian ware—a fine unglazed porcelain developed in the mid-19th century to emulate marble—this bust exemplifies the popular Victorian taste for commemorative portrait sculpture intended for domestic, institutional, or educational settings. The reverse is smoothly finished, and the overall modelling reflects the restrained naturalism characteristic of the period.

Dimensions

Height 8 Inches

Width 5 Inches

Depth 3 Inches

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Victorian Parian Gladstone Bust to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187332
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Archive I A white Parian ware ceramic bust depicting British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, set upon a square plinth base inscribed with his name.

Parian Bust of William Ewart Gladstone

Archive II A white Parian ware ceramic bust depicting British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, set upon a square plinth base inscribed with his name. View II
Archive III A white Parian ware ceramic bust depicting British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, set upon a square plinth base inscribed with his name. View III
Archive IV A white Parian ware ceramic bust depicting British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, set upon a square plinth base inscribed with his name. View IV
Archive V A white Parian ware ceramic bust depicting British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, set upon a square plinth base inscribed with his name. View V
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Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
Location
34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
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Items For Sale 750
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Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Verified Since Jan 2010
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Location: 34 Spital Walk, Boughton, Chester, CH3 5DB, United Kingdom, By appointment only
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/shackladys
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A white Parian ware ceramic bust depicting British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, set upon a square plinth base inscribed with his name.
Parian Bust of William Ewart Gladstone
Ref: SA1187332
A white Parian ware ceramic bust depicting British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, set upon a square plinth base inscribed with his name.
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Parian ware is a type of unglazed biscuit porcelain formulated in Staffordshire in the 1840s to emulate carved marble. Named after the Greek island of Paros, renowned for its white marble, it allowed fine sculptural art to be reproduced affordably for Victorian homes.

Parian ceramic was created using liquid porcelain clay containing a high proportion of feldspar. The slip mixture was poured into plaster moulds, fired at high temperatures, and left unglazed to achieve a matte, semi-translucent finish.

Authentic period pieces feature a smooth, marble-like surface texture, precise moulded detail, subtle translucency under direct light, and often bear impressed manufacturer marks or artist signatures along the pedestal base.

Place the bust against a dark wall or within a mahogany bookshelf to emphasise the pale white porcelain finish, creating a classic accent alongside books and brass objects.

Accumulated dust should be removed with a soft, dry bristle brush. For deeper cleaning, gentle washing with warm water and mild conservation soap is recommended, avoiding harsh chemical cleansers or abrasive cloths.
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