Lot Essay
This vase is a copy of a piece in the former Royal Italian Collections (whereabouts unknown). The piece was also copied by Ulisse Cantagalli, although on a much larger scale. See lot 426 in this sale.
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SAMSON, FRANCE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A SMALL IZNIK-STYLE POTTERY VASE
SAMSON, FRANCE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of baluster form rising from short, slightly splayed foot to waisted neck with flaring mouth, two handles to the body, the blue, red and green painted decoration consisting of large blue and red composite flowers amidst profuse vegetal and floral field, a wide band of scrolling floral tendrils and swaying leaves above and below, the foot with a simple blue lattice dotted in red, a wide register with an elegant floral scrollwork above
9 7/8in. (25cm.) high
SAMSON, FRANCE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of baluster form rising from short, slightly splayed foot to waisted neck with flaring mouth, two handles to the body, the blue, red and green painted decoration consisting of large blue and red composite flowers amidst profuse vegetal and floral field, a wide band of scrolling floral tendrils and swaying leaves above and below, the foot with a simple blue lattice dotted in red, a wide register with an elegant floral scrollwork above
9 7/8in. (25cm.) high