Statuette
Samson, Edme et Cie
Category
Ceramics
Date
1870 - 1940
Materials
Paint and gilt on porcelain
Measurements
220 x 120 x 120 mm
Place of origin
Montreuil
Order this imageCollection
Greys Court, Oxfordshire
NT 195138.1
Summary
One of a set of four Samson candlestick figures representing the seasons, late nineteenth to early twentieth century. Male figure representing Spring, seated, holding a bird and bird's nest. Pink and gilt wavescroll base, supporting sculpted candle stem entwined with foliage.
Provenance
Gifted to the National Trust by Sir Felix and Lady Elizabeth Brunner, along with Greys Court House and Estate, 1969.
Marks and inscriptions
Towards back of figure near base: Imitation gold Anchor Mark
Makers and roles
Samson, Edme et Cie