Samson - Double handled vase - Porcelain - Cache-pot armoire

Porcelain cache-pot / jardiniere from Paris, manufactured by Edme Samson et Cie, late 19th century, around 1880–1900.

Cylindrical shape with a molded border and two mascaron handles in the form of gilded lion heads in high relief.

Polychrome hand-painted decoration in the Compagnie des Indes China export style, famille rose with an armorial.

Upper frieze with blue scale on a lattice background, with cartouches reserved for pink flowers and berries. Lower frieze identical.

Main face: an armorial shield, azure blue with two silver eight-pointed stars in chief and a gold fleur-de-lis at the point, with gilt lambrequins, gold foliage, and a flowering crown.

Other face: bouquet of pink peonies and white flowers with green foliage.

Gold rims on the neck and base and gold dotting under the molding.

Mark under base: blue parasol umbrella with a J and two blue dots; mark Porcelaine de Paris Samson, photo provided.

Material: hard porcelain, bright white enamel, hand-painted, burnished gold.

Dimensions: height approx. 22 cm, diameter 25 cm.

Era: late 19th century, circa 1880–1900; manufactured by Edme Samson Paris, specializing in imitation of the 18th-century Compagnie des Indes. Sothebys reference: Samson, genius of imitation.

Condition: good decorative condition, normal wear; gold on the upper edge lightly rubbed as per photo; interior with stains and usage marks; no cracks; no restoration; paint vivid.

Provenance: private collection, Montpellier.