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 Dux Monumental Porcelain Figure of a Graceful Maiden, Early 20th Century

1900 - 1920

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Royal Dux Monumental Porcelain Figure of a Graceful Maiden, Early 20th Century

From Ritas Bazaar

£2,500

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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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19th century

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Antique Wedgwood Brooch

From Antoinettes Heirlooms

£110

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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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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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Antique French Bisque Sculpture by Luca Madrassi (1848–1919)

19th century

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Antique French Bisque Sculpture by Luca Madrassi (1848–1919)

From Marylebone Antiques

£950

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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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Rare Ernst Wallace Group Amynthas & Sylvia 19th Century

From Rams Head Antiques

£395

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Rare Edme Samson of Paris Porcelain Neptune Bonbonniere C.1870

19th century

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Rare Edme Samson of Paris Porcelain Neptune Bonbonniere C.1870

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£385

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19th century

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

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£250

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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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Royal Crown Derby Bloor Period Porcelain Figures ‘Jupiter and Juno’, C. 1830

18th century

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Royal Crown Derby Bloor Period Porcelain Figures ‘Jupiter and Juno’, C. 1830

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£400

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Early Derby Biscuit Figure Group ‘Three Graces Distressing Cupid’, C.1775–1785 — Rare

18th century

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Early Derby Biscuit Figure Group ‘Three Graces Distressing Cupid’, C.1775–1785 — Rare

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£1,100

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19th century

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French Goblet Vase

From Jane Short Antiques

£175

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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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Royal Worcester Large Porcelain Figure “The Bather Surprised”, Shot Enamel, 1906

1900 - 1920

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Royal Worcester Large Porcelain Figure “The Bather Surprised”, Shot Enamel, 1906

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£1,200

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Classical Porcelain Figure

Royal Dux Monumental Porcelain Figure of a Graceful Maiden, Early 20th Century

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

Antique Wedgwood Brooch

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

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

Antique French Bisque Sculpture by Luca Madrassi (1848–1919)

Parian Bust of Princess Alexandra

Rare Ernst Wallace Group Amynthas & Sylvia 19th Century

Rare Edme Samson of Paris Porcelain Neptune Bonbonniere C.1870

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

Victorian Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure, England, 1850s

Royal Crown Derby Bloor Period Porcelain Figures ‘Jupiter and Juno’, C. 1830

Early Derby Biscuit Figure Group ‘Three Graces Distressing Cupid’, C.1775–1785 — Rare

French Goblet Vase

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

Royal Worcester Large Porcelain Figure “The Bather Surprised”, Shot Enamel, 1906

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