Antique Porcelain Lady Figurine: Bow/Samson Style, Gilt Floral Gown, c. 19th Century
£425.00
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Antique Porcelain Figurine of a Lady with Fruit Basket, Possibly Bow or Samson, 19th Century
A graceful antique porcelain figurine depicting a lady holding a basket filled with apples and flowers. She stands serenely with rosy cheeks, wearing a flowing gown richly decorated with gilded floral motifs. The porcelain is a fine lily-white, carefully hand-painted in deep, vivid tones that lend warmth and vitality to the figure.
Though unmarked, the colour palette and styling are closely reminiscent of the Bow porcelain factory—an early British manufacturer known for its rivalry with Chelsea in the soft-paste porcelain scene. Alternatively, the piece may be a product of the Samson factory in Paris, renowned for its faithful and high-quality reproductions of 18th-century British porcelain. Samson's craftsmanship often equalled—and at times surpassed—that of the originals, making their works highly collectible in their own right.
Measurements
Height: 21.5 cm
Condition
Excellent antique condition. Minor damage visible under magnification to several leaves in the basket, otherwise the figurine is pristine with no chips, cracks, or restoration. The overall paintwork and gilding are beautifully preserved.
Shipping & Packaging
Shipped fully tracked and insured.
Shipping cost includes labour, packaging, and postage.
Please review all photos carefully and feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
Antique Porcelain Lady Figurine: Bow/Samson Style, Gilt Floral Gown, c. 19th Century
£425.00
A graceful antique porcelain figurine depicting a lady holding a basket filled with apples and flowers. She stands serenely with rosy cheeks, wearing a flowing gown richly decorated with gilded floral motifs. The porcelain is a fine lily-white, carefully hand-painted in deep, vivid tones that lend warmth and vitality to the figure.
Though unmarked, the colour palette and styling are closely reminiscent of the Bow porcelain factory—an early British manufacturer known for its rivalry with Chelsea in the soft-paste porcelain scene. Alternatively, the piece may be a product of the Samson factory in Paris, renowned for its faithful and high-quality reproductions of 18th-century British porcelain. Samson's craftsmanship often equalled—and at times surpassed—that of the originals, making their works highly collectible in their own right.
Measurements
Height: 21.5 cm
Condition
Excellent antique condition. Minor damage visible under magnification to several leaves in the basket, otherwise the figurine is pristine with no chips, cracks, or restoration. The overall paintwork and gilding are beautifully preserved.
Shipping & Packaging
Shipped fully tracked and insured.
Shipping cost includes labour, packaging, and postage.
Please review all photos carefully and feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.