Edmé Samson et Cie (Paris, France) - Vase (2) - Pair of large hexagonal porcelain vases in the Compagnie des Indes style by Samson (Paris, late) - Enamelled porcelain, hand-painted, relief enamels, gilding.
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Pair of large hexagonal porcelain vases in the Compagnie des Indes style by Samson (Paris), dating to the late 19th century, each 29.7 cm high, finely hand‑painted with relief enamels and gilding, in excellent condition with only minor signs of age.
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Pair of large hexagonal porcelain vases in the Compagnie des Indes style by Samson (Paris, late 19th century) - Arms of the Dukes of Norfolk (Sola Virtus Invicta)
Superb and rare pair of hexagonal vases in fine porcelain of a Commande Chinese style, produced by the Parisian factory Samson et Cie around 1880-1900.
Inspired by 18th-century export pieces, these vases display on their main face the arms of the famous English family Howard (Dukes of Norfolk), consisting of a shield crowned, supported by a lion and a horse, and underscored by a blue ribbon bearing the motto “Sola Virtus Invicta”. The body is adorned with delicate polychrome floral bouquets in white-on-white relief reserves, while the neck and base are framed by green geometric and reticulated friezes. The base bears the traditional faux mark in characters simulating Chinese writing (typical of Samson’s production).
Manufacturer: Edmé Samson et Cie (Paris, France)
Period: Late 19th century (circa 1880-1900)
Material: Glazed porcelain and hand-painted, relief enamels, gilding
Technical specifications
Height: 29.7 cm
Condition
Overall condition: Excellent overall condition. Colors and gilding well preserved, with no cracks or chips. Minor signs of aging appropriate to the piece’s age.
Pair of large hexagonal porcelain vases in the Compagnie des Indes style by Samson (Paris, late 19th century) - Arms of the Dukes of Norfolk (Sola Virtus Invicta)
Superb and rare pair of hexagonal vases in fine porcelain of a Commande Chinese style, produced by the Parisian factory Samson et Cie around 1880-1900.
Inspired by 18th-century export pieces, these vases display on their main face the arms of the famous English family Howard (Dukes of Norfolk), consisting of a shield crowned, supported by a lion and a horse, and underscored by a blue ribbon bearing the motto “Sola Virtus Invicta”. The body is adorned with delicate polychrome floral bouquets in white-on-white relief reserves, while the neck and base are framed by green geometric and reticulated friezes. The base bears the traditional faux mark in characters simulating Chinese writing (typical of Samson’s production).
Manufacturer: Edmé Samson et Cie (Paris, France)
Period: Late 19th century (circa 1880-1900)
Material: Glazed porcelain and hand-painted, relief enamels, gilding
Technical specifications
Height: 29.7 cm
Condition
Overall condition: Excellent overall condition. Colors and gilding well preserved, with no cracks or chips. Minor signs of aging appropriate to the piece’s age.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Model
Pair of large hexagonal porcelain vases in the Compagnie des Indes style by Samson (Paris, late)
Material
Enamelled porcelain, hand-painted, relief enamels, gilding.
Manufacturer/brand
Edmé Samson et Cie (Paris, France)
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
29.7 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
End of the 19th century (around 1880-1900)
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