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Fine 19th Century French Samson Armorial Campana Vase – Famille Rose Chinese Export Style
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Fine 19th Century French Samson Armorial Campana Vase – Famille Rose Chinese Export Style

19th century
Sold 12 February 2026 · Deja Vu St Leonards
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Description

Overview

An exceptional and rare large-scale porcelain campana vase by the renowned Samson of Paris manufactory. Dating to the late 19th century, this piece is a masterclass in "historicist" art, flawlessly recreating the prestigious 18th-century Chinese Export (Compagnie des Indes) style that was prized by European aristocracy.

Design & Artistry

This neoclassical campana (bell-shaped) urn features a beautifully flared, everted rim and is set upon a traditional pedestal foot. The body is intricately hand-painted in the vibrant Famille Rose palette, featuring a central heraldic armorial crest (coat of arms) surrounded by delicate floral sprays and scrolls.

A standout feature is the pair of highly detailed Bacchic mask handles. These represent the god Bacchus and are adorned with hand-painted vine leaves and grapes, symbolizing abundance and celebration.

Condition & Provenance

The vase is presented in perfect, investment-grade condition, with no chips, cracks, or professional restorations—a remarkable find for a piece of this age and scale. The base features the authentic red pseudo-Chinese seal mark characteristic of the Edmé Samson factory, along with the "France" script mark.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Edmé Samson et Cie, Paris.

Period: Late 19th Century (c. 1870–1890).

Style: Chinese Export / Armorial.

Dimensions:

Height: 33 cm (12.99 in)

Width: 24 cm (9.45 in)

Depth: 24 cm (9.45 in)

Date of Manufacture

Deja Vu St Leonards has dated this Samson Armorial Campana Vase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA645362
Dealers Internal Reference
FGS 00108
Dealers Notes

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St Leonards on sea

East Sussex

TN38 0EG

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International calls: 0044 7736 566330

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Description
Overview

An exceptional and rare large-scale porcelain campana vase by the renowned Samson of Paris manufactory. Dating to the late 19th century, this piece is a masterclass in "historicist" art, flawlessly recreating the prestigious 18th-century Chinese Export (Compagnie des Indes) style that was prized by European aristocracy.

fig 1. A white porcelain campana-shaped vase decorated with polychrome floral motifs, gilt accents, and a central armorial crest.
fig 1. Fine 19th Century French Samson Armorial Campana Vase – Famille Rose Chinese Export Style

Design & Artistry

“
This neoclassical campana (bell-shaped) urn features a beautifully flared, everted rim and is set upon a traditional pedestal foot.
Deja Vu St Leonards

The body is intricately hand-painted in the vibrant Famille Rose palette, featuring a central heraldic armorial crest (coat of arms) surrounded by delicate floral sprays and scrolls.

fig 2. A white porcelain campana-shaped vase decorated with polychrome floral motifs, gilt accents, and a central armorial crest.
fig 2. Fine 19th Century French Samson Armorial Campana Vase – Famille Rose Chinese Export Style

A standout feature is the pair of highly detailed Bacchic mask handles. These represent the god Bacchus and are adorned with hand-painted vine leaves and grapes, symbolizing abundance and celebration.

fig 3. A white porcelain campana-shaped vase decorated with polychrome floral motifs, gilt accents, and a central armorial crest.
fig 3. Fine 19th Century French Samson Armorial Campana Vase – Famille Rose Chinese Export Style

Condition & Provenance

The vase is presented in perfect, investment-grade condition, with no chips, cracks, or professional restorations—a remarkable find for a piece of this age and scale. The base features the authentic red pseudo-Chinese seal mark characteristic of the Edmé Samson factory, along with the "France" script mark.

fig 4. A white porcelain campana-shaped vase decorated with polychrome floral motifs, gilt accents, and a central armorial crest.
fig 4. Fine 19th Century French Samson Armorial Campana Vase – Famille Rose Chinese Export Style

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Edmé Samson et Cie, Paris.

Period: Late 19th Century (c. 1870–1890).

Style: Chinese Export / Armorial.

Dimensions:

Height: 33 cm (12.99 in)

Width: 24 cm (9.45 in)

Depth: 24 cm (9.45 in)

Date of Manufacture

Deja Vu St Leonards has dated this Samson Armorial Campana Vase to the 19th Century.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA645362
Dealers Internal Ref
FGS 00108
Deja Vu St Leonards
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2019
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Deja Vu St Leonards Profile Page

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Archive I A white porcelain campana-shaped vase decorated with polychrome floral motifs, gilt accents, and a central armorial crest. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine 19th Century French Samson Armorial Campana Vase – Famille Rose Chinese Export Style

Archive II A white porcelain campana-shaped vase decorated with polychrome floral motifs, gilt accents, and a central armorial crest. View II
Archive III A white porcelain campana-shaped vase decorated with polychrome floral motifs, gilt accents, and a central armorial crest. View III
Archive IV A white porcelain campana-shaped vase decorated with polychrome floral motifs, gilt accents, and a central armorial crest. View IV
Archive V A white porcelain campana-shaped vase decorated with polychrome floral motifs, gilt accents, and a central armorial crest. View V
Archive VI A white porcelain campana-shaped vase decorated with polychrome floral motifs, gilt accents, and a central armorial crest. View VI
Archive VII A white porcelain campana-shaped vase decorated with polychrome floral motifs, gilt accents, and a central armorial crest. View VII
Archive VIII A white porcelain campana-shaped vase decorated with polychrome floral motifs, gilt accents, and a central armorial crest. View VIII
Archive IX A white porcelain campana-shaped vase decorated with polychrome floral motifs, gilt accents, and a central armorial crest. View IX
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St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN38 0EG
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A white porcelain campana-shaped vase decorated with polychrome floral motifs, gilt accents, and a central armorial crest.
Fine 19th Century French Samson Armorial Campana Vase – Famille Rose Chinese Export Style
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A white porcelain campana-shaped vase decorated with polychrome floral motifs, gilt accents, and a central armorial crest.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVases & Urns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gilding
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsArmorial crest, Polychrome florals, Gilded accents, Moulded handles
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Samson et Cie was a French ceramic company established in Paris during the early 19th century, renowned for producing high-quality reproductions and interpretations of earlier European, Asian, and Middle Eastern ceramic styles.

These decorative objects are crafted from hard-paste porcelain, featuring hand-painted polychrome enamels, often incorporating gilded highlights and intricate relief detailing characteristic of traditional Chinese export and European factory wares.

Authentic pieces typically feature spurious or imitation marks on the base intended to resemble earlier factories such as Meissen, Chelsea, or Chinese export wares, though they can often be identified by the characteristic paste, glaze, and 19th-century French potting techniques.

Position the piece as a focal point on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table to introduce classical elegance, rich colour, and historical texture into traditional or transitional living spaces.

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid using chemical cleaners, abrasive materials, or immersing the piece in water, especially if it features delicate overglaze enamel painting or gilding.
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