Set of 2 Samson lidded vases - France late 19th century - famille rose decor

Description

Charming pair of 2 Samson lidded vases, France, late 19th century, with Chine de commande (famille rose) style decor and heraldic motifs.

These elegant lidded vases of fine hard-paste porcelain are richly painted with floral shapes and a coat of arms crowned by a helmet and flanked by a lion and horse; typical of the popular famille rose export style. They are set on matching wooden footstools and have wooden lids with fine carvings. In perfect condition and marked at the bottom, a real showpiece for the lover of French 19th-century decorative porcelain.

Origin & meaning
Created by Samson, Edmé et Cie in Paris (founded 1845), known for its high-quality reproductions of Chine de commande porcelain, loved in Europe and the United States. Samson often produced armorial and floral decors that matched the collector's taste of the time. The combination of decor and execution makes these vases a refined example of French Chinese porcelain from the fin de siècle.

Dimensions & condition
Height with lid: 13 cm; diameter: 7.5 cm. Height total with hocker: 15.3 cm. Condition: perfect - no chips, cracks or repairs.