What is parian porcelain?

Parian porcelain is a vitrified ceramic material developed in the nineteenth century specifically to replicate the appearance of carved white marble in sculptural figures. It contains a high proportion of feldspar, which melts during firing to create a dense, slightly translucent body that requires no glaze.

How do I date an antique figure?

Dating relies on identifying factory marks, impressed numbers, and the specific composition of the porcelain paste used in the piece. Stylistic clues such as costume, base design, and modelling techniques also help narrow the period of manufacture. Comparison with documented factory models in museum archives provides further confirmation of the production era.

Where were these figures made?

These pieces originate from major European ceramic centres, with significant production in England, France, Germany, and Austria. Prominent factories included Derby, Worcester, and Meissen, alongside French and Viennese workshops. Many nineteenth-century English works emerged from Staffordshire potteries and manufacturing houses.

How do I clean antique porcelain?

Cleaning requires a soft, dry brush to remove dust from crevices and delicate extremities without causing abrasion. Unglazed biscuit and parian surfaces absorb moisture readily and should not be washed with water or cleaning solutions. Glazed pieces tolerate gentle wiping with a damp cloth if necessary, but marked or gilded areas need particular care.

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A classical porcelain figure brings mythology and ancient form into a room, rendered in glazed ceramic or matte white parian.

Royal Worcester Porcelain Figure “The Young Mozart” Model 1487, 1928

1900 - 1920

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Royal Worcester Porcelain Figure “The Young Mozart” Model 1487, 1928

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£600

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Royal Worcester Figure “Grecian Maiden”, Model 1827, C. 1928

1900 - 1920

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Royal Worcester Figure “Grecian Maiden”, Model 1827, C. 1928

From Ritas Bazaar

£350

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Royal Worcester Victorian Sculptural Porcelain Maiden on Stump with Lizard, C.1870

19th century

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Royal Worcester Victorian Sculptural Porcelain Maiden on Stump with Lizard, C.1870

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£900

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Rare Derby Bisque / Biscuit Porcelain Figure of Sacrifice Model No. 14 C.1775

18th century

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Rare Derby Bisque / Biscuit Porcelain Figure of Sacrifice Model No. 14 C.1775

From The Fancy Fox

£425

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19th century

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Antique Wedgwood Brooch

From Antoinettes Heirlooms

£110

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Samson Paris Bacchante Porcelain Figure, Derby Style, C. 1860–1870

19th century

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Samson Paris Bacchante Porcelain Figure, Derby Style, C. 1860–1870

From Ritas Bazaar

£300

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Samson Paris Figure of Venus and Cupid in Chelsea Taste C. 1860

19th century

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Samson Paris Figure of Venus and Cupid in Chelsea Taste C. 1860

From Ritas Bazaar

£350

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19th century

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Parian Bust of Princess Alexandra

From Rue des Fontenelles

£450

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19th century

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Victorian Parian Ware Figure, Classical Woman with Dove and Cornucopia, Late 19th Century

From Ritas Bazaar

£250

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19th century

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Rare Ernst Wallace Group Amynthas & Sylvia 19th Century

From Rams Head Antiques

£395

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Listings feature classical porcelain figures spanning the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries, executed in glazed porcelain, parian, and biscuit.

Victorian Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure, England, 1850s

19th century

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Victorian Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure, England, 1850s

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£250

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Meissen Group, a Courting Couple, with Classical Bust Behind.

19th century

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Meissen Group, a Courting Couple, with Classical Bust Behind.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,800

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1900 - 1920

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Mintons Pate Sur Pate Tondo

From Scottow Antiques

£2,450

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Pair of Bow Porcelain Element Figures, "Water" and "Land", Circa 1765

18th century

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Pair of Bow Porcelain Element Figures, "Water" and "Land", Circa 1765

From Treaders Collectables

£3,500

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Pair of Royal Vienna Style Hand-painted Porcelain Jugs, C.1880

19th century

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Pair of Royal Vienna Style Hand-painted Porcelain Jugs, C.1880

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£500

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Pair Antique Royal Dux Porcelain Figurines

1900 - 1920

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Pair Antique Royal Dux Porcelain Figurines

From The Antique Shop

£565

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Classical Porcelain Figure

Royal Worcester Porcelain Figure “The Young Mozart” Model 1487, 1928

Royal Worcester Figure “Grecian Maiden”, Model 1827, C. 1928

Royal Worcester Victorian Sculptural Porcelain Maiden on Stump with Lizard, C.1870

Rare Derby Bisque / Biscuit Porcelain Figure of Sacrifice Model No. 14 C.1775

Antique Wedgwood Brooch

Samson Paris Bacchante Porcelain Figure, Derby Style, C. 1860–1870

Samson Paris Figure of Venus and Cupid in Chelsea Taste C. 1860

Parian Bust of Princess Alexandra

Victorian Parian Ware Figure, Classical Woman with Dove and Cornucopia, Late 19th Century

Rare Ernst Wallace Group Amynthas & Sylvia 19th Century

Victorian Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure, England, 1850s

Meissen Group, a Courting Couple, with Classical Bust Behind.

Mintons Pate Sur Pate Tondo

Pair of Bow Porcelain Element Figures, "Water" and "Land", Circa 1765

Pair of Royal Vienna Style Hand-painted Porcelain Jugs, C.1880

Pair Antique Royal Dux Porcelain Figurines

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