19th Century parian figure of Ariadne and the panther

A highly decorative and detailed 19th century Parian figure group of a Dickensian couple, the couple sitting in their own chairs with a cat and dog beside them, the base is marked “J...

19th century Copeland parian figure group “Go to sleep” after J Durham, published by the Art Union of London, of a girl holding a dog. Some slight damage...

19th century parian figure of a female nude sitting on a blanket on a rock formation. Circa 1850.  

A pair of 19th century French bronze figures of a boy and girl, each figure seated and dressed in robes, supported on finely cast gilt bronze cylindrical plinths...

A fine and large example of a continental parian type ware figure of Diana after the antique circa 1850.

An antique Minton parian-ware and porcelain sculpture of Ariandne and the panther modelled by John Bell (1811-1895). Dating to the mid 19th century, this sculpture depicts the Creta...

A striking and very high quality Italian 19th century alabaster statue of the Greek goddess Ariadne seated on her panther signed P. Bazzanti Florence. The statue is raised by a rectangular base with a fine wrap around mottled border and wonderfully executed ground like design. Above is the beautiful Ariadne seated on her panther with her hair tied in a richly sculpted updo while holding an exceptional flowing garment. In Greek mythology, Ariadne was daughter to Minos, the son of Zeus. Associated with mazes and labyrinths because of her involvement in the myths of the Minotaur and Theseus. Shown here riding on one of her husband's, Dionysius God of wine and festivities, panthers. Wonderful attention to detail throughout. Pietro Bazzanti (1842-1881), Son of the renowned sculptor Nicolò Bazzanti, was a central figure in the production of Florentine sculpture...

Antique 19th century French patinated bronze bust of Ariadne retailed by Tiffany & Co. Beautiful Grand Tour model mounted on a gilt bronze and rouge marble plinth. Marked Tiffany & Co. with inventory number. The Antinous bust based on the Lansdown Antinous marble found at Hadrian’s Villa...