{"product_id":"edme-samson-paris-porcelain-actor-figure-with-mask-after-chelsea-c-1860-1880","title":"Edmé Samson Paris porcelain actor figure with mask after Chelsea c. 1860–1880","description":"Edmé Samson porcelain figure of a theatrical actor with mask, Paris, c.1860-1880. A refined 19th-century interpretation of an 18th-century Chelsea model, combining elegant modelling with strong decorative presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe figure represents a commedia dell'arte performer holding a black mask, standing before a tree support with dense bocage on a rococo base with gilding. The palette is bright and decorative, typical of high-quality Samson production, with carefully painted costume and richly applied floral elements.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWorking from celebrated originals, Samson created sophisticated reinterpretations rather than literal copies, translating 18th-century models into the richer decorative language of the 19th century. As noted in Encyclopaedia Britannica, hard-paste copies of Chelsea porcelain were actively produced by Samson of Paris.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMark: small gold anchor to the reverse, in imitation of the Chelsea factory mark.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA highly decorative and well-executed example, appealing to collectors of Samson and Chelsea-style porcelain.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 17.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 11 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nDepth: 8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 449 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nChips to several leaves in the upper part of the bocage; loss to the feather on the hat; loss to the tip of the right shoe; loss to the index finger of the right hand; otherwise in good condition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62884667326794,"sku":"B1703","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7914120244_4310.jpg?v=1785916304","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/edme-samson-paris-porcelain-actor-figure-with-mask-after-chelsea-c-1860-1880","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}