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Code: 241101
A fine Parian bust of Shakespeare by Copeland from Monti made for the Crystal Palace Art Union. Separate socle. Impressed Marks: Copeland, Pub March 1861, Crystal Palace Art Union of London, R Monti sc. Height 34cm (13½“)
This bust is illustrated in The Parian Phenomenon page 184 fig 609 and in Robert Copeland’s book “Parian - Copeland’s Statuary Porcelain” pages 227 fig B73.
Condition
Excellent, with just a light firing mark at rear of bust