{"product_id":"large-porcelain-tray-by-samson-paris-bleu-celeste-ground-watteau-scene-apocryphal-mark-с-1880","title":"Large Porcelain Tray by Samson, Paris, Bleu Céleste Ground, Watteau Scene, Apocryphal Mark, с. 1880","description":"An elegant and finely decorated large porcelain tray in the style of Sèvres, attributed to the Parisian workshop of Edmé Samson, circa 1880. The central genre scene is painted after Watteau and surrounded by floral cartouches, all set against a matte bleu céleste ground enriched with heavy gilt scrollwork.                                                                                                            The underglaze cobalt mark on the reverse imitates the interlaced \"L\" of Sèvres. While Samson is typically associated with glossy finishes, rare examples with softened glazes are known, particularly in high-quality commissions emulating 18th-century models. (See: Catherine Bourgeois, \"Samson: Imiter pour mieux servir l'art\", Éditions Faton, 2002).                                            The refined execution and unusual surface may also indicate the work of another high-level Parisian atelier active in the same tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition and Dimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\nLength 29.5 cm, width 23.5 cm, height 5 cm. Weight: 713 g.\u003cbr\u003e\nA long crack to the reverse has been professionally stabilized and is only faintly visible from the front. Minor wear to gilding. Otherwise very good antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62882561163594,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7030312923_31su.jpg?v=1785898668","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/large-porcelain-tray-by-samson-paris-bleu-celeste-ground-watteau-scene-apocryphal-mark-%d1%81-1880","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}