An early Copeland Parian figure of Innocence

An early Copeland Parian figure of Innocence from the sculptor J H Foley, imprinted underneath “Innocence by J H Foley, Executed in Statuary Porcelain by W T Copeland for the Art Union of London 1847” and with impressed marks of Art Union of London 1846, Copeland and the sculptor’s name. The figure shows a young innocent girl cradling a dove in her hands. This was the second figure modelled in Parian for the Art Union of London, following Narcissus. The original life size marble statue was exhibited at the London Royal Academy in 1839.

John Henry Foley was an Irish Sculptor and produced a number of figures which were modelled for Copeland in Parian.

Height: 42½ cm (16½“)

Condition: There is a short firing line from the base upwards and another along where the cloak meets the body.