Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

Fine & Decorative Arts - Day One

Fri, Oct 14, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1285

FRENCH SAMSON HAND-PAINTED PORCELAIN FIGURAL SWEETMEAT PAIR,

Estimate: $80 - $120
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Bid Increments

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$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
FRENCH SAMSON HAND-PAINTED PORCELAIN FIGURAL SWEETMEAT PAIR, each sitting on a molded Rococo-style base with flowering bocage to back and rectangular basket on lap, comprising a woman with a sheep at her side and a gentleman wearing a turban with dog at his side. Woman having gilt anchor mark to lower back. Edme Samson, Paris, France. 1885-1920. 9 1/4" HOA.
Provenance: From a North Carolina private collection.

Condition

Each having some scattered losses primarily to bocage and applied flowers. Manufacturing flaws including man having firing separation to hand, as made.