Parian figure of Narcissus, Copeland

An image of Figure. Narcissus. Copeland, England, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent. Stephens, E. B., modeller (British). Gibson, John, sculptor, after (British, 1790-1866). Art Union of London, distributor. Inscription: Maker's name; marked; NARCISSUS BY GIBSON R.A. modelled by EB STEPHENS and executed in STATUARY PORCELAIN BY COPELAND & GARRETT FOR THE UNION OF LONDON 1846. Parian (porcelain), slip-cast, height 30.9 cm, length 24.1 cm, width 12.8 cm, length, base, 12.8 cm, width, base, 20.9 cm, 1846. Acquisition Credit: Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax from the estate of G. D. V. Glynn, and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum.

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Figure. Narcissus. Copeland, England, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent. Stephens, E. B., modeller (British). Gibson, John, sculptor, after (British, 1790-1866). Art Union of London, distributor. Inscription: Maker's name; marked; NARCISSUS BY GIBSON R.A. modelled by EB STEPHENS and executed in STATUARY PORCELAIN BY COPELAND & GARRETT FOR THE UNION OF LONDON 1846. Parian (porcelain), slip-cast, height 30.9 cm, length 24.1 cm, width 12.8 cm, length, base, 12.8 cm, width, base, 20.9 cm, 1846. Acquisition Credit: Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax from the estate of G. D. V. Glynn, and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum.

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Accession Number: C.931-2016
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ISO Speed: 100
Fnumber: 32/1
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