Estimate: $100 - $200
Price Realized: $156 Includes buyer's premium
painted in the style of 18th century Chinese exports with floral motifs and raised white enamel decoration, gilt bands and highlights, the base has a fictitious Samson 'Chinese character' mark
diameter: 9 inches
height: 3 3/4 inches
Edmé Samson started his company Edmé Samson et Cie in 1845, and it was known for copying designs of other porcelain makers as well as many Chinese export porcelain items
From a Private New York collection
overall in very good condition, some fading to gilding
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