Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Samson Porcelain Bocage Figures to the 19th Century.
The first girl holds a theatrical mask, while the second gently lifts the hem of her dress. Both wear floral-patterned aprons and hats, enhancing their delicate and refined appearance. Their Rococo-inspired bases feature pierced details, characteristic of Chelsea porcelain.
The Samson company was founded by Edmé Samson (1810–1891), who began his career in the late 1830s, producing replacements for service pieces and set decorations. In 1845, he established Samson et Cie at 7, Rue Vendôme, Paris, with the goal of creating museum-quality reproductions of ceramics displayed in museums and private collections.
The company specialized in recreating 18th-century designs from renowned European porcelain manufacturers such as Meissen, Sèvres, Chelsea, Worcester, and Derby, as well as Chinese and Japanese porcelain. These pieces were not intended as forgeries, but due to their extraordinary craftsmanship, some are now mistaken for originals.
Samson's master artisans copied the finest porcelain designs of the era with such precision that their work eventually became more sought-after than some of the originals. The firm gained international recognition, exhibiting at the International Exposition of 1867 and the Exposition Universelle of 1889.
Today, Samson porcelain is highly collectible in its own right, with pieces from the mid- and late 19th century still commanding high value among collectors.
Dimensions:
Height: 19 cm
Width: 12 cm
Depth: 8.5 cm
Total weight (both figurines): 1000 grams
Condition:
Small chips on some green leaves.
The girl on the right is missing four fingers on her left hand.
Perfect preservation of paint and gilding.
Otherwise, in excellent antique condition.
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Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Samson Porcelain Bocage Figures to the 19th Century.
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Samson of Paris After Chelsea Bocage Figurines, c. 1850
