A large Iznik-style earthenware ewer, possibly Samson, France, circa 1895
Auction Closed
March 31, 12:40 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
of baluster form with tall bulbous neck, serpentine-form handle and pourer with animal-head spout, domed lid, decorated in underglaze blue, turquoise, yellow, relief red and dark brown with areas of gilding to neck and on lid, decorated with two vases on either side emanating a composite floral bouquet, entwined arabesques to foot, underside of foot with twirling scroll mark
45.5cm. height
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For a ewer of similar form and size with a characteristic animal-head spout, see F. Slitine, Samson, Genie de l'Imitation, Paris, 2002, p.75. Although the twirling scroll mark on the underside of the foot of this ewer is not a typical Samson mark, the strong similarities with the published example and the knowledge that sometimes Samson works were purchased directly from their place of manufacture, without marks, leads us to infer that this is probably a Samson model.