Antique French Samson Porcelain Figurine, Mid-Late 19th Century

Antique Meissen porcelain figurine. Woman playing the flute. Late 19th century. Measures: 24.5 x 12 cm. In very good condition. A...

Meissen similar stamp. Porcelain figurine of a girl with a lamb, late 19th century. In great condition. Marked. Measuring: H 11.5 cm. D 4.0 cm.

Two German antique porcelain figurines. Rococo couple. 19th century. Largest measures: 12 x 7 cm. In very good condition. Woman's ...

Five antique Royal Copenhagen porcelain plates with hand-painted flowers, insects and a gold border. Late 19th century. Diameter:...

Late 19th century perfume bottle and opium flacon crafted of porcelain and multicolored enamels, with gilt and chiseled bronze pierced moun...

This is a fine antique French Samson porcelain centrepiece, Circa 1860 in date. The octagonal shaped centrepiece features a colourful relief body decorated with flower sprays and...

A Porcelain European Jewish fur trader figurine from the late 19th century is a culturally significant artifact, reflecting the artistic and social representations of Jewish life during that period. In the late 19th century, Jewish communities in Europe were diverse and engaged in various trades and professions. Fur trading was a notable occupation among Jewish merchants in Eastern and Central Europe, contributing to the economic life and cultural diversity of urban centers. This figurine of a Jewish fur trader captures the distinctive cultural and occupational attributes through the nuances of clothing, facial expressions, and gestures. Colorfully painted and crafted with meticulous detail and skill, the figurine depicts a Jewish peddler...

Presenting a gorgeous French 19th century Samson Paris Porcelain Trinket Box probably by Edme Samson. Marked on the base with “Made in France” and unmistakably in the style and manner of Samson. The lid features hand painted floral bouquets on an ivory porcelain background with gold edging, surrounded by a sky blue lid with gold web or crackling effect.. The lid is hinged and the lid and base are edged in floral gilt metal mounts with Fleur De Lis clasp. It sits on 4 gilt metal or ormolu feet. The sides are likewise hand decorated. This wonderful antique hand painted box is just bursting with History. Inspired by Edme Samson of Samson & Co., Paris. we believe (based upon the markings and natural aging) that it was made between 1880– 1890 in France and was meant to resemble an antique of a much earlier period. It is very similar to Sevres pieces with it’s color, decoration and design. Samson specialized in reproducing antiques from the 1600 and 1700s. One of his most interesting works was his Heraldic or Armorial pieces. With this medium sized box, he was not only copying the larger porcelain caskets or coffin boxes...