Guinea Fowl Figures from Samson, Paris, 1845, Set of 2

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Description

A decorative cabinet-sized pair of Samson porcelain guinea fowl, made in Paris around 1845 after Kaendler’s famous 18th-century Meissen models. … Read more A decorative cabinet-sized pair of Samson porcelain guinea fowl, made in Paris around 1845 after Kaendler’s famous 18th-century Meissen models. Each bird sits on a foliage-moulded base with black-spotted plumage, a magenta-toned neck and gilded beak—features consistent with Samson’s refined reinterpretations of admired European prototypes.

Slight variations in modelling and weight indicate true hand-finishing. At 16–16.5 cm, this is Samson’s smaller size, valued for its balanced proportions and suitability for display on shelving, a console or a mantel. Pairs of this model are notably scarcer than single examples.

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

Excellent antique condition. No visible repairs; gilding and enamels remain well preserved. This piece has an attribution mark,
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