{"product_id":"antique-copeland-parian-paul-virginia-figure-group-cumberworth","title":"Antique Copeland Parian Paul \u0026 Virginia Figure Group by Charles Cumberworth","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Copeland Parian Paul \u0026amp; Virginia Figure Group\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Victorian Parian porcelain figure group, modelled after the celebrated design by French sculptor Charles Cumberworth. Designed in 1846, this romantic composition shows Paul and Virginia seated closely together on a naturalistic rocky base, with Paul tenderly presenting Virginia with a small bird’s nest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unglazed white Parian porcelain has a softly marble-like appearance, bringing out the fine sculptural detail in the figures’ expressions, flowing garments, hands and delicate nest. Inspired by the celebrated novel \u003cem\u003ePaul et Virginie\u003c\/em\u003e, the subject captures themes of innocence, devotion and tragic love that made it a popular nineteenth-century artistic theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copeland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles Cumberworth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul and Virginia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parian porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian, mid-nineteenth century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 31 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finger from the lady’s hand is missing at the tip. Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and should be used to assess any visible age-related wear, firing marks, damage or restoration before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost objects sold in our gallery are antique, vintage or used and may show signs of age, including scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks and wear. All items are carefully wrapped for UK and international shipping. Overseas buyers may be required to pay import duties, taxes or fees. Please get in touch for courier charges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Copeland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59017622520156,"sku":null,"price":975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-09-05_at_7.54.29_AM.jpg?v=1788863513","url":"https:\/\/leansgallery.com\/products\/antique-copeland-parian-paul-virginia-figure-group-cumberworth","provider":"Leans Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}