Parian Ware? Who is she and does she have any value

[alphaphil]

Hello everyone.
I have a figure that i think is classed as Parian Ware. She is 11 inches high, but i cannot find any markings on her.Does anyone know her name and does she have any particular value?
She could do with a clean as she is a bit dirty but no signs of damage.
Thanks to anyone who can shed some light on this for me.
All the best
Phil

 

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[dg39]

Could we see the bottom and back? Looking at the joining between the base and figure, it appears to be glue.
The older ones were bolted together .or one piece...The texture and definition look good. Thats why I would like to see the bottom. I have a feeling it is rather new and cast from some material.

 

[PBK]

It would appear to be a Parian bust of Clytie, a water-nymph in Greek mythology. She was daughter of Oceanus and Tethys, and fell in love with Apollo. However, he abandoned her, and she became so disconsolate that after nine days she was turned into a sunflower— hence the petals of the sculpture. Here is a link to a similar bust offered by Cowan's Auctions in 2004, with an estimated value of $100-200:

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/s/lot-372837.html

 

[PBK]

A bit more information:

"This Parian porcelain bust by C. Delpech portrays Clytie...However, Delpech chose as his model an ancient Roman bust, now in the British Museum, which is believed to represent Antonia, the daughter of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra."

http://www.hants.org.uk/alton-sculpture-trail/trail25.html

 

[PBK]

Thank you, no, young cherub. I'm in quite enough jeopardy already.

 

[diggummup]

-too funny PBK!

 

[jeff of pa]

Do any of the Posts from #5 Down Belong here ?

Except #8 ?

is the Pouch Parian Ware?

 

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[gldhntr]

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[dg39]

Could we see the bottom and back? Looking at the joining between the base and figure, it appears to be glue.
The older ones were bolted together .or one piece...The texture and definition look good. Thats why I would like to see the bottom. I have a feeling it is rather new and cast from some material.

After study of the photograph and looking at several actual statues belonging to friends... I believe the statue is a recent reproduction. Undetermined value. More information: Bottom and back photo's were not posted...Sorry if this offends anyone.