Edmé Samson et Cie, Paris

Samson porcelain decorative figure group in the style of Chelsea gold anchor period

Edmé Samson (1810-1891) openly reproduced porcelain from his Parisian factory during the 19th Century. The factory was established in Paris in 1845 and continued production into the middle of the 20th century. They produced some exceptionally high quality pieces inspired by, and copied from, some of the great 18th century manufacturers such as: Meissen, Chelsea, Worcester and many others. Despite originally being reproductions of the time, the earlier pieces rest firmly within the category of Antiques. Some of Samson's very best pieces reside within museums and are highly collectable in their own right.

This piece is crisply modelled and brilliantly decorated, produced late 19th century this figurine is in the style of an 18th century Chelsea figure group with pseudo Chelsea factory "Gold Anchor" period c1756-69 mark. However, the porcelain is clearly continental "hard paste" body and genuine Chelsea porcelain would have only ever been produced in soft paste. The enamel palette and gilt are also late 19th century, rather than the mid 18th century that this piece is copying