Bisque Shepherd Figurine Age?

Found this at Goodwill today. Measures 14 inches high - 5.5" Wide at Base. Flat back.
How old is he, where was he made, bisque or Parian Ware and lastly how to I clean him. The mark is from GW.

 

Soap and water with a soft toothbrush.


For the ink:
I have had good luck using Barkeepers Friend. Make a paste and use an old scotchbrite pad.

Sorry, can't help with age or origin.

You might want to wait to see if others have a better way of cleaning.

 

Does it have a vent hole?

 

I use Mr. Clean Magic Erasers to remove marks and dirt. It works great.

 

Thanks to all of you !

Janet, no vent hole.

Sue

 

BTW I posted on ebay groups and here is the response I received

Yes, Parian ware or bisque porcelain would be the correct term. Appears to be 19th century European work, crisp detail and a generous size. How is the condition? Here's a link to similar one (with slight damage). Just shown for reference. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Parian-Porcelain-Figurine-Man-with-Sheep-/230983676713?hash=item35c7...

 

Hi,
For cleaning, I would spray him with "foaming bubbles" bathroom cleaner wait a couple of minutes then rinse him off and dry. Sometimes takes a second clean. Works really well on those lace ladies also. Found one Parianware statue with 60 years of tobacco smoke. Took two sprays but what a difference, from amber to dazzling white.
greg