The International Exhibition: Thorneycroft's "Skipping Girl", statuette...by Minton and Co. 1862. Creator: Unknown. The International Exhibition: Thorneycroft's "Skipping Girl", statuette...by Minton and Co. 1862. Creator: Unknown

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The International Exhibition: Thorneycroft's "Skipping Girl", statuette...by Minton and Co. 1862. Creator: Unknown. The International Exhibition: Thorneycroft's "Skipping Girl", statuette...by Minton and Co. 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition: Thorneycroft's "Skipping Girl", statuette in Parian, by Minton and Co. 1862. This figure measures no less 3ft. 10in. in height. The shrinking of ceramic statuary, parian, &c. from the firing and drying, presents a great difficulty, which has been overcome with remarkable skill in this figure. The reduced copy has all the symmetry and natural grace of the original...We understand that by improvements in the process and the material this figure has shrunk only one-eighth instead of the usual one-fourth. But this amount of contraction demands great care and experience in the manufacture...Parian, of its natural and true tinge, seems the exact mean for statuary porcelain...We must not conclude these remarks without expressing our admiration for the original statue of this figure - one of the most felicitous works of the accomplished lady Sculptor, Mrs. Thorneycroft [sic]...The exact period of adolescence is described in the slender torso and limbs, but more by no untruthful diminution of the head and extremities. Momentary action - always an enormous difficulty - is perfectly caught; the drapery is disposed with the strictest regard to keeping - that is to say, lending itself both to express the form and the movement'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862

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This statuette, titled "Thorneycroft's Skipping Girl" by Minton and Co., dates back to 1862. The creator of the original statue is none other than the renowned sculptor, Mrs. Thorneycroft [sic]. This Parian figure stands at an impressive height of 3ft. 10in. (approximately 1.17 meters), showcasing remarkable skill in shrinking the ceramic statuary during the firing and drying process. The shrinking of Parian ware, a type of ceramic statuary, is a significant challenge due to the material's tendency to contract during manufacturing. In the case of "Thorneycroft's Skipping Girl," the reduction in size has been achieved with exceptional care and expertise, resulting in a figure that retains all the symmetry and natural grace of the original. The figure's diminished head and extremities further emphasize the exact period of adolescence, as described in the slender torso and limbs. The momentary action of the skipping girl is brilliantly captured in this statuette, an achievement that is no small feat given the difficulties involved in expressing movement in ceramic sculpture. The drapery is meticulously arranged, lending itself to both the form and the movement of the figure. The Parian material, with its natural and true tinge, is considered the ideal choice for statuary porcelain. This exquisite piece is a testament to the advancements in the manufacturing process and the skill of the artisans at Minton and Co. who brought this masterpiece to life. The original statue of "Thorneycroft's Skipping Girl" is widely regarded as one of Mrs. Thorneycroft's most felicitous works, and this Parian reproduction does it justice in every way. The figure's grace, poise, and momentary action continue to captivate audiences over a century and a half after its creation.

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