Lidded vase (2) - Porcelain

A pair of porcelain tea canisters with lids in the Meissen/Dresden style – 19th century (Paris / Edmé Samson ?) Description A particularly beautiful and decorative pair of rectangular porcelain tea canisters (boîtes à thé) with accompanying lids, produced in the second half of the 19th century in the 18th-century style. The tea canisters are flask-shaped with rounded corners and curved shoulders. On both sides are refined, hand-painted décors: Front: A romantic, galant scene of a loving couple in a landscape (inspired by Jean-Antoine Watteau and François Boucher). Sides and rear: Richly painted with multicolored floral bouquets and loose spray flowers. Gilding: The scenes and corners are set in exuberant rocaille cartouches with réseau work and scrolls in gold. The bottom bears the well-known underglaze blue monogram with intertwined L’en, the year letter 'A' and painter's mark 'c' – a faithful 19th-century interpretation of the early Sèvres/Vincennes mark from 1753. Specifications Type: Tea canisters with lids (pair) Material: Hand-painted porcelain, enamel and gold Origin: France (Paris, attributed to Edmé Samson or contemporary) Period: 19th century (ca. 1870–1900) Height: approx. 11.5 cm (including lid) Marks: Simulated Sèvres/Vincennes monogram in blue on both undersides Condition Report The tea canisters have been carefully inspected and are in good overall condition with the following notes: Body / tea canisters: Both canisters are intact; no cracks, fractures or restorations. Very light, age-appropriate wear to the gilding (including along the neck edge). Lid 1: In good condition. Lid 2 (damaged): The hand-modelled rose knob atop the lid is damaged; the upper petals are broken/missing (clearly visible in photos IMG_9585 and IMG_9586). On the inside of the same lid there is also a fine hairline visible in the porcelain (see photo IMG_9584). Please view the photos carefully for a full and accurate impression of the condition; these form an integral part of the description. #madeinfrance

Estimate:$224.09

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