Ormolu-Mounted Porcelain Horses by Samson Manufactory, Set of 2

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Pair of 20th century white porcelain horses on clouds, above rocaille bases richly decorated with scrollwork and openwork foliage. Both … Read more Pair of 20th century white porcelain horses on clouds, above rocaille bases richly decorated with scrollwork and openwork foliage. Both figures are marked underneath with two crossed blue swords, one of the samson porcelain factories most famous marks registered in 1927 for imitating meissen porcelains. An identical model is housed in the chimchirian collection, bibliography: florence slitine, samson, ge´nie de l’imitation, paris, e´dition charles massin, 2002, reprod. P. 146, circa 1930. Dimension: w 6.7 in, d 5.1 in, h 7.1 in. Dimension: l 17 cm, p 13 cm, h 18 cm. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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