Iznik-Style Polychrome Painted Bottle-Vase by Samson Pottery, France (19th Century)
Identification Number: 597
Available
Description
This stunning and rare large bottle-vase, crafted by the renowned Samson Pottery of Montreuil-Paris in the second half of the 19th century, draws inspiration from 16th-century Ottoman Iznik designs.
The vase features exquisite underglaze polychrome painting and is adorned with intricate floral buds and iconic saz palm leaves, paying homage to the artistry of Ottoman ceramics.
A Legacy of Imitation and Craftsmanship
This bottle-vase exemplifies Samson Pottery’s dedication to reviving and reinterpreting classic Ottoman designs, making it a collector’s treasure and a timeless display of 19th-century ceramic artistry.
Dimensions
The height is 51 cm.
The width of the globular shaped body is 30 cm.
The dimension of the base is 15 cm diam.
Condition
Very good, the Samson maker’s mark which was originally copied by Samson from an Arabic word found on one of the original Islamic pottery pieces to be used by Samson’s production of pottery, Samson’s mark is usually painted inside the base of the produced item before the glazing process takes place, the mark on our current lot is faded.
Provence
The western Art Market.
References
Samson genie de L’imitation (Genius of Imitation), by Florance Stitine, Preface by Tamara Preaud Director of the Archives of the National Manufacture of Sevres, Massin, 2002, ISBN: 2-7072-0424-2. For related Iznik style bottles and makers Mark, please see lots exhibited on page 75-76 & 77 (imitation of 16th. century Iznik- Bottles).
Probably both Cantagalli & Samson Factories were inspired by the original Ottoman Iznik water Bottle pottery pieces which dates back to the 16th. century, for related similar 16th. century Iznik water bottles please see: IZNIK, the Pottery of Ottoman Turkey, Nurhan Atasoy & Julian Raby, edited by Yanni Petspoulos, Alexandria Press London in association with Laurance King, 1989, ISBN:1-85669-054-7, please see lot nos. 728 & 729.
