Antique Copeland parian bust of Roman goddess Juno late 19th Century

Offered for sale is a fine small late 19th Century  antique British parian ware ie bisque matte unglazed  porcelain bust by the British manufacturer Copeland .The bust is a finely modelled portrait study of the Roman goddess Juno  after an original marble bust by the French artist Louis Auguste Malempre (1820-1888). Malempre was a Belgian born French sculptor who exhibited frequently at the Royal Academy in London ; he was celebrated for his fine portrait studies and graceful allegorical figure studies in the NeoClassical revival taste.  In classical mythology Juno was the wife of Jupiter and mother of Mars and was worshipped as the protector of the state and patron goddess of Rome. This depiction is based on antique marble portrait busts of Juno. The Copeland porcelain bust has an integrated plinth base ; another version was made with the more typical  and traditional socle base. 

Postage is R100 via Postnet or R140 for courier delivery to major cities in SA. Collection is welcome from Emmerantia Jhb .