Lot Essay
The firm of Franck was established in Antwerp during the late 19th century. Frans Franck (d. 1932) succeeded in the family firm and became the most celebrated member of the Maison Franck.
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THE PORCELAIN BY SAMSON, THE STAND ATTRIBUTED TO MAISON FRANCK
Details
A large porcelain bowl on a giltwood stand
The porcelain by Samson, The stand attributed to Maison Franck
The bombé bowl decorated with birds and insects in a floral surround, flanked to each side by a grotesque mask, above a circular stand with marble top and acanthus leaf rim, on three paw feet each surmounted by a roaring lion head
The stand: 18½ in. (47 cm.) high; 18 in. (46 cm.) diameter;
The bowl: 16¼ in. (41 cm.) high; 23 in. (58.5 cm.) diameter (2)
The porcelain by Samson, The stand attributed to Maison Franck
The bombé bowl decorated with birds and insects in a floral surround, flanked to each side by a grotesque mask, above a circular stand with marble top and acanthus leaf rim, on three paw feet each surmounted by a roaring lion head
The stand: 18½ in. (47 cm.) high; 18 in. (46 cm.) diameter;
The bowl: 16¼ in. (41 cm.) high; 23 in. (58.5 cm.) diameter (2)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis