Description

Large scale C19th parian-ware porcelain copy of �The Venus de Milo�.
Well-modelled porcelain study of the Ancient Greek marble statue of the goddess thought to be the work of the sculptor Alexandria of Antioch . Created sometime between 130 and 100 BC , the statue depicts Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. The figure is named after Aphrodite�s Roman name ,Venus, and the Greek island of Milos, where it was discovered. The larger than life-size marble original now on permanent display at the Louvre Museum, Paris , France.
This larger than the normal reduction scale model parian porcelain version is in excellent original condition with no damage or repairs. The modelling is true to the original, showing the defects and aging to the surface of the marble.
Parian ware is a type of biscuit porcelain produced to imitate marble . Developed around 1845 by the Staffordshire pottery manufacturer Mintons , and named after Paros , the Greek island renowned for its fine-textured white marble , used since antiquity for sculpture.
A highly-decorative classical sculpture of one of the most famous and recognisable statues of the ancient world. The texture and colour of the porcelain almost indistinguishable on sight from marble .
H 29�
W 6�
D 8�
England c.1860
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 207