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Pair of large French Samson porcelain and gilt bronze Chinoiserie vases

Creator: Edme Samson et Cie
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of large French Samson porcelain and gilt bronze Chinoiserie vases
French, Late 19th Century
Height 57cm, diameter 24cm

This superb pair of vases was crafted in the late 19th century by the renowned French firm of Samson et Cie. They have produced exceptional pieces which imitated earlier styles, but were not made to deceive but rather to satisfy the growing demand for items of this type.

The blue ground porcelain bodies of both vases are decorated with several panels of white porcelain. These have hand-painted famille verte floral decorations, their design clearly inspired by Chinese art. Each vase is covered by a blue ground porcelain cover, surmounted by a gilt bronze finial cast to depict fruits and flowers.

The vases stand on an expertly crafted gilt bronze base supported on four lion paw feet. The underside of the vases is painted with a blue mark alongside the red Samson mark.

The outstanding craftsmanship showcased on these vases paired with the fusion of Eastern and Western design styles would enhance one’s collection of decorative objects.

Literature: A very similar vase of this model appears in F. Slitine, Samson, génie de l'imitation, Paris, 2002, page 43.

Artist/Maker: Samson et Cie

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Porcelain, Ormolu.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	17355
Incollect Reference #:	687805

Dimensions

H.	22.44 in;	Diam.	9.45 in;
H.	57 cm;	Diam.	24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.