Lot Essay
A Samson tureen and cover, with the identical ormolu base and the same pattern of pierced frieze was sold in these rooms 15 November 1984, lot 236.
IN THE LOUIS XVI STYLE
Details
Two similar ormolu-mounted Samson famille verte pot pourri
In the Louis XVI Style
The domed octagonal cover surmounted with a pine cone finial and showing traditional phoenix, cloud and floral patterns, above a central pierced middle section decorated with rosettes and trailing laurel leaves, above a further porcelain octagonal base on a ring turned circular base, on four foliate-capped legs with paw terminals, on an engraved eared circular socle, the porcelain late 19th Century
21¾ in. (55.2 cm.) high (2)
In the Louis XVI Style
The domed octagonal cover surmounted with a pine cone finial and showing traditional phoenix, cloud and floral patterns, above a central pierced middle section decorated with rosettes and trailing laurel leaves, above a further porcelain octagonal base on a ring turned circular base, on four foliate-capped legs with paw terminals, on an engraved eared circular socle, the porcelain late 19th Century
21¾ in. (55.2 cm.) high (2)