Samson Manufactory, Paris (late 19th century) - Porcelain salt cellar with a seated young gentleman.

Samson Manufactory, Paris (late 19th century) - Porcelain salt cellar with a seated young gentleman. 13 x 8 x h 15 cm. Polychrome porcelain salt cellar depicting a young gentleman in Rococo attire (yellow jacket, lilac trousers, pink tricorn hat) seated between two woven baskets with handles, decorated with bouquets of polychrome flowers. The base is molded in rocaille style with gold trim. The style emulates 18th-century models from major European manufactories, particularly Meissen, of which the Maison Samson in Paris produced high-quality replicas in the second half of the 19th century. The modeling is precise, and the polychromy is well-preserved. Condition report: Good general condition, signs of aging and wear. All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packed. This item is sold with a legally valid certificate of authenticity. Further details on the condition report are available upon request. Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at [email protected] or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. Message to non-Italian buyers: This work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy, issued by the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage, which attests that the work does not belong to the Italian cultural heritage and can therefore be freely exported. The regulations in force from 2026 provide for reduced times for works with a declared value below €50,000, established at the discretion of the expert committee: on average 2-3 weeks from the submission of the request. All costs related to this procedure are included in the price. Disclaimer Rendering: The setting images are AI-generated for illustrative purposes and may not reflect the actual proportions of the work.