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ANTIQUE #SA1183149

Pair Of Samson Porcelain Guinea Fowl, Paris, C.1845

£750    $1,012    €861
A rare cabinet-sized pair of Samson porcelain guinea fowl, produced in Paris around 1845 after Kaendler’s renowned Meissen birds for the Japanese Palace. Each figure has a magenta-toned neck, black-spotted plumage and a gilded beak, supported on a foliage-moulded base. Both pieces bear underglaze blue crossed-swords-type marks typical of Samson’s 19th-century interpretations of admired 18th-century models.
 
Small variations in weight and modelling confirm genuine hand production. Samson made this subject in two sizes; the present 16–16.5 cm cabinet version is considered the more attractive for domestic display. Pairs of this model are notably less common than single birds.
 
Measurements
 
Figure 1
 
Height: 16 cm (6.30?)
 
Width: 11 cm (4.33?)
 
Depth: 7 cm (2.76?)
 
Weight: 276 g
 
Figure 2
 
Height: 16.5 cm (6.50?)
 
Width: 11 cm (4.33?)
 
Depth: 7.5 cm (2.95?)
 
Weight: 287 g
 
Condition
 
Both figures are in excellent antique condition with no visible repairs. Ename...
Antique ID: SA1183149
Item: Pair Of Samson Porcelain Guinea Fowl, Paris, C.1845 - (reference SA1183149)
Buying direct from seller: Ritas Bazaar
£750



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