6 mars 2014
A pair of french ormolu-mounted Samson famille vert porcelain vases and covers. The mounts of Louis XV style, late 19th century
A pair of french ormolu-mounted Samson famille vert porcelain vases and covers. The mounts of Louis XV style, late 19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014
Each domed cover with a laurel leaf finial above a pierced rocaille collar, the bulbous ovoid body finely painted with flower filled baskets and butterflies, flanked by tête de guerrier handles, on a spreading acanthus-scrolled foot. 24.1/2 in. (62 cm.) high. Estimate £15,000 – £25,000 ($24,990 - $41,650) - Price Realized £218,500 ($364,021)
These vases of impressive scale were produced by the famed Samson factory in the ‘Chinese’ famille vert style. A vase of the same model is visible in a period photograph of the viewing rooms at Samson’s rue Béranger premises.
Christie's. THE OPULENT EYE - 19TH CENTURY FURNITURE, SCULPTURE & WORKS OF ART. 6 March 2014. London, King Street - www.christies.com
These vases of impressive scale were produced by the famed Samson factory in the ‘Chinese’ famille vert style. A vase of the same model is visible in a period photograph of the viewing rooms at Samson’s rue Béranger premises.
Christie's. THE OPULENT EYE - 19TH CENTURY FURNITURE, SCULPTURE & WORKS OF ART. 6 March 2014. London, King Street - www.christies.com
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