Lot Essay
Cf. Florence Slitine, Samson génie de l'imitation (Paris, 2002), p. 123 for related vases.
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LATE 19TH CENTURY OR LATER, PSEUDO RED HUNTING-HORN MARKS
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A PAIR OF SAMSON GILT-METAL MOUNTED BOTTLE-VASES AND COVERS
LATE 19TH CENTURY OR LATER, PSEUDO RED HUNTING-HORN MARKS
Of octagonal section, painted in the Kakiemon palette and enriched in gilding with flowering shrubs, the slender necks with gilt-edged panels of interlocking flowerheads, scrolls and husks, the domed octagonal covers with gilt knop finials, on octagonal ribbon-tied reeded mounts (slight wear to both, chipping to rim and flange of one cover, slight chip to other, one neck with restuck section and small filled losses)
8 3/8 in. (21.4 cm.) and 8 5/16 in. (21.1 cm.) high (2)
LATE 19TH CENTURY OR LATER, PSEUDO RED HUNTING-HORN MARKS
Of octagonal section, painted in the Kakiemon palette and enriched in gilding with flowering shrubs, the slender necks with gilt-edged panels of interlocking flowerheads, scrolls and husks, the domed octagonal covers with gilt knop finials, on octagonal ribbon-tied reeded mounts (slight wear to both, chipping to rim and flange of one cover, slight chip to other, one neck with restuck section and small filled losses)
8 3/8 in. (21.4 cm.) and 8 5/16 in. (21.1 cm.) high (2)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium