Sunday, January 27, 2013

"Copeland" Prince Albert

"Have we got Prince Albert in a bust"?  Well, yes we have, and it is a beautiful Copeland Parian ware (a type of fine bisque porcelain) bust.  Prince Albert is portrayed quite Classically and idealized with a toga elegantly draped over his left shoulder.  The bust is signed and dated 1864. The base reads "Crystal Palace Art Union".  It would make a perfect gift for the Anglophile or lover of Victoria (or Downton Abbey while we're at it) on your list.  13" h., 10" l., 5 1/2" w.  English, c. 1864 SOLD