Fine late C19th ‘Japanese Imari’ style 5-piece porcelain ‘garniture de cheminee’ of early C18th design by Samson of Paris .In the late C17th / early C18th Genroku era , Edo period style , comprising a set a 3 baluster tapering ovoid vases with dome-top covers and a pair of ‘beaker’ or sleeve vases of flared form . The domed lids each surmounted with a mythical guardian lion-dog or Komainu .Richly decorated in the traditional Imari palette of the Arita kilns , with vivid colbalt blues , iron-reds and white with gilded highlights . The vases all with free-flowing cartouches and vignettes of floral designs with chrysanthemum and peony blooms, the necks of the lidded vases with butterfly or moth motifs .The French ceramics firm of ‘Edme Samson et Cie’ was founded in Paris in 1845, and produced high quality copies of rare and important Japanese , Chinese and European porcelain wares to supply the demand amongst collectors for examples of fine china and porcelain . Highly decorative and impressive garniture of five vases with fine quality painting and decoration .*NB similar examples of garnitures of Samson ‘Japanese Imari’ porcelain vases sold Christie’s Amsterdam 12/10/98 Sale No. 2388 Lot No. 35 £34,596 and 21/11/21 New York Sale No.2641 Lot No. 1053 $27,500.In excellent original condition with only one small chip to neck of one covered vase .H (covered vases) 22.5”W 12”D 12”H ( sleeve vases) 14”W 5”D 5”France c.1870Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place . Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises . Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge . All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons . If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on Selling Antiques showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on: www.leesantiquesworcester.com. Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Po...