What is a french samson porcelain figure?

These pieces are nineteenth century Parisian ceramics produced by the Samson workshop to replicate earlier styles from factories like Chelsea and Derby. Craftsmen modelled them after historic prototypes, creating decorative objects, inkwells, and figural groups for collectors of revivalist art.

How can I tell a Samson figure?

Samson pieces often display imitation marks from older factories, such as gold anchor symbols, alongside distinct nineteenth century French paste qualities. Subject matter typically includes shepherdesses, allegorical seasons, and theatrical figures rendered in Rococo Revival or Neoclassical Revival styles.

Were these figures meant for display?

Most of these items served as decorative ornaments for nineteenth century interiors, though some forms like inkwells and bonbonnières had functional uses. Their intricate polychrome enamels and gilt details were designed to catch the eye in a domestic setting.

What styles do these figures copy?

The workshop drew inspiration from eighteenth century English manufacturers like Chelsea and Derby, as well as Chinese export porcelain. Stylistic influences span Chinoiserie, Rococo Revival, and Neoclassical Revival aesthetics executed during the Victorian era.

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These french samson porcelain figure examples are nineteenth century Parisian decorative works modelled after earlier factories like Chelsea and Derby.

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

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Antique Porcelain Figurine of Young Woman, Samson, France, C. 1860.

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Antique Porcelain Figurine of Young Woman, Samson, France, C. 1860.

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Antique Figurines of a Boy and Shepherdess by Samson, France, C. 19 Century.

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Antique Figurines of a Boy and Shepherdess by Samson, France, C. 19 Century.

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Antique Porcelain Figurine of Young Woman, Samson, France, C. 1860.

Antique Figurines of a Boy and Shepherdess by Samson, France, C. 19 Century.

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