French, Circa 1880 Large Antique Samson "Campagnie des Indes" Armorial Bowl

Antiques : Porcelain, European

 

This wonderful Antique French bowl is so exquisite in proportion and coloration is from the Edme et Cie Samson factory of Paris, France and has been beautifully Hand-Painted in the "Campagnie des Indes" Armorial, (coat of arms) with vivid floral decoration in shades of purple, pink and red, with encircling bans of richly colored deep cobalt blue with gilt decoration.

Made by the one of the finest porcelain factories in France.... "Samson", Edme Samson et Cie company drew their creative inspiration from many other well known factories that specialized in lovely fine quality porcelain wares of 18th century ..... Meissen, Sevres, Chelsea and Derby.

The workmanship is so exceptional that many experts believe the work to be equal to that of the other famous porcelain factories of it's time. Today, Samson's pieces are collectors items and are demanding very high prices at auctions.

This is an exceptional piece of superior quality, a find for the true porcelain connoisseur. .

Condition: mint

Size: 9" diameter x 4" approx. in height

Markings; painted marks in red

Item ID: gz00083