Pair of Important Samson Vases With Gilt Bronze Mounts Statuary Marble Craftsmanship: Expertly shaped pottery forms

Craftsmanship: Expertly shaped pottery forms with symmetrical drum silhouettes

This accent table features a beautifully worked oval beadwork top depicting irises on a variegated green ground

Dimensions: Height: 72

highlighting sophistication without excessive ornamentation

The bird itself

Pair of Important Samson Vases With Gilt Bronze Mounts Statuary Marble Craftsmanship: Expertly shaped pottery formsThis important pair of Samson porcelain vases with gilt bronze mounts. Intricate polychrome enamel designs and opulent gilt bronze accents. Published in Samson, Gnie de lImitation, they reflect the Samson workshops exceptional skill in porcelain imitation, blending European and Chinese artistic traditions. The vases remain intact, with one lid associated. France, circa 1890 Height : 72 cms (28. 4 ins) Width: 40 cms (15. 7 ins) Depth : 33 cms (13 ins)