Copeland Parian Porcelain Bust of Princess Alexandra, England 1863 – showing Her Royal Highness, the later Queen Alexandra - made of Parian Porcelain (finely executed) on a wooden socket - ca. 12 in (30 cm) high, weight 1415 grams - signed/impressed with the mark of Copeland and "Crystal Palace Art Union, Sculp. F.M. Miller, February 1863" - traces of dust, otherwise good condition - Private Collection Poughkeepsie NY - USA

Note: Copeland was the mayor manufacturer of fine quality Parian Porcelain Busts in Victorian England. This is the early and rare model of the Princess Alexandra bust "with earings". The socket is later and fits fine with the bust. It was modelled to commenmorate her engagement to Edward, Prince of Wales, the son of Queen Victoria and future King Edward VII. For more information about this bust see also the book by Paul Atterbury "The Parian Phenomenon" published by Richard Dennis in 1989.
Parian Bust of Princess Alexandra 1863
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Parian Porcelain Bust of Princess Alexandra, Copeland 1863 - Photo Copyright.

Following are shown some more photos of the bust:

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The earings and fine execution can well be seen on above photo.

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The last photo shows the bust in situ, standing on an antique English Mahogony Bookcase. This also illustrated the size compared with books, glasses etc. The bust itself is mat - as usual with Copeland Parian Porcelain. Busts like this were a common decoration item in upper-class early to mid Victorian houses. The Nelson bust on the right side is in another collection.

This description has been written by Mr. Karsten Buchholz.