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Antique Porcelain Figurines from the "Seasons" Series, Samson, 19th Century
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Antique Porcelain Figurines from the "Seasons" Series, Samson, 19th Century

19th century
Description

The "Seasons" series—figurines of this design, in various interpretations, have been crafted by diverse porcelain manufacturers since the 18th century, most notably by German, English, and French makers. This pair, representing "Summer" and "Winter," bears the gold anchor mark, a symbol associated with the Chelsea porcelain manufactory in England.

In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Chelsea stood as one of Europe’s most successful porcelain producers, celebrated for both its artistic and commercial achievements. Naturally, many companies sought to capitalize on the prestige of this renowned brand.

One such company was the French firm Samson, founded by the talented designer and copier Edmé Samson. Understanding that a replica must be indistinguishable from the original to command a similar value, Samson created a production process that achieved the highest level of artistic craftsmanship. Even today, many experts find it challenging to definitively attribute certain pieces, illustrating Samson's remarkable skill.

These two figurines, marked with the Chelsea anchor, differ slightly from Chelsea's original works but stand as high-caliber artworks in their own right.

Dimensions:

Boy: height 17 cm, width 8 cm, depth 9 cm, weight 326 grams

Girl: height 17 cm, width 8 cm, depth 8 cm, weight 300 grams

Condition:

Boy: Minor chip on the hat’s brim and a lock of hair, slight loss of gilding; otherwise, excellent.

Girl: Small hairline crack at the base; otherwise, excellent.

Please examine the accompanying photographs carefully, as they are an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. Please note that shipping costs include labor, packaging, and postage.

Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Samson Porcelain Seasons Figurines to the 19th Century.

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Description
The "Seasons" series—figurines of this design, in various interpretations, have been crafted by diverse porcelain manufacturers since the 18th century, most notably by German, English, and French makers.
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This pair, representing "Summer" and "Winter," bears the gold anchor mark, a symbol associated with the Chelsea porcelain manufactory in England.
Gillers Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A pair of 19th-century Samson polychrome porcelain figurines depicting allegorical seasonal figures on naturalistic bases.
fig 1. Antique Porcelain Figurines from the "Seasons" Series, Samson, 19th Century

In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Chelsea stood as one of Europe’s most successful porcelain producers, celebrated for both its artistic and commercial achievements. Naturally, many companies sought to capitalize on the prestige of this renowned brand.

fig 2. A pair of 19th-century Samson polychrome porcelain figurines depicting allegorical seasonal figures on naturalistic bases.
fig 2. Antique Porcelain Figurines from the "Seasons" Series, Samson, 19th Century

One such company was the French firm Samson, founded by the talented designer and copier Edmé Samson. Understanding that a replica must be indistinguishable from the original to command a similar value, Samson created a production process that achieved the highest level of artistic craftsmanship. Even today, many experts find it challenging to definitively attribute certain pieces, illustrating Samson's remarkable skill.

fig 3. A pair of 19th-century Samson polychrome porcelain figurines depicting allegorical seasonal figures on naturalistic bases.
fig 3. Antique Porcelain Figurines from the "Seasons" Series, Samson, 19th Century

These two figurines, marked with the Chelsea anchor, differ slightly from Chelsea's original works but stand as high-caliber artworks in their own right.

Dimensions:

Boy: height 17 cm, width 8 cm, depth 9 cm, weight 326 grams

fig 4. A pair of 19th-century Samson polychrome porcelain figurines depicting allegorical seasonal figures on naturalistic bases.
fig 4. Antique Porcelain Figurines from the "Seasons" Series, Samson, 19th Century

Girl: height 17 cm, width 8 cm, depth 8 cm, weight 300 grams

Condition:

Boy: Minor chip on the hat’s brim and a lock of hair, slight loss of gilding; otherwise, excellent.

Girl: Small hairline crack at the base; otherwise, excellent.

fig 5. A pair of 19th-century Samson polychrome porcelain figurines depicting allegorical seasonal figures on naturalistic bases.
fig 5. Antique Porcelain Figurines from the "Seasons" Series, Samson, 19th Century

Please examine the accompanying photographs carefully, as they are an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. Please note that shipping costs include labor, packaging, and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Samson Porcelain Seasons Figurines to the 19th Century.

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Established in Paris in the 19th century, the Samson manufactory specialized in reproducing famous porcelain designs from historic European factories such as Meissen, Chelsea, and Derby. Their works often depicted allegorical themes, including the Four Seasons, represented by figures holding fruits, flowers, or wearing seasonal clothing.

These items were crafted from hard-paste or soft-paste porcelain clay molded into detailed figures. After an initial firing, craftsmen applied polychrome enamel paints and liquid gold leaf details before subjecting the pieces to a second glaze firing.

Samson pieces frequently feature painted marks imitating earlier factories, often accompanied by Samsons own mark, such as an S or a stylized symbol. Quality indications include fine hand-painted enamel detail, precise molding, and a smooth hard-paste glaze.

Displaying porcelain figures in pairs on a fireplace mantelpiece or within a glass display cabinet creates a structured visual focal point. Combining period ceramics with streamlined modern shelving provides balance and highlights historical craftsmanship.

Dust figures regularly using a soft, dry artists brush to clean tight crevices without snagging delicate fingers or floral details. Avoid immersion in water or the use of chemical solvents, as these can strip cold painted details or gilded highlights.
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