Description:
Copeland Parian Figure of Miss Ellie, England, c. 1875, the nude figure of a child modeled with free flowing hair, loosely draped with foliage and seated atop a freeform rocky base set with shells, the base with inscribed title, "Vide Water Babies" and sculptor "J. Durham, ARA. 1872," impressed factory mark, ht. 20 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
Slightest scattered nicks surrounding footrim. No evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations.
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Ellie, United Kingdom, DurhamStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
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European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.