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pair of 19th century french porcelain ice buckets with coat of armstwo cups with a coat of arms and a crown on themtwo vases with floral designs on them sitting next to each othertwo cups with designs on them sitting side by sidetwo cups with gold and blue designs on them on a white surfacepair of chinese vases decorated with gold and blue designspair of white porcelain bowls with orange rims on a white surfacea decorative plate with a face on it on a tablea white plate with orange and blue designs on itan image of a decorative vase with flowers and birds on ita white bowl with a blue and gold design on ita white plate with a blue and orange design on it
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1949 - A pair of Imari porcelain ice buckets, China, c.
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Estimate CHF 4,000 - CHF 6,000
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A pair of Imari porcelain ice buckets, China, c. 1730, or France, Samson factory, 19th century, decorated with the coat of arms of Louis XV surrounded by the collars of the Orders of Saint Michael and the Holy Spirit, with scrolls of flowers and fruit, with two handles in the shape of a Fô dog’s head, height 12 cm, diameter approx. 13.5 cm (inside) (1 cracked) Two similar ice buckets, catalogued as possibly made in China for export, circa 1730, were sold at Christie’s, New York, on 12 February 2026, lots 205 and 206. Indeed, several porcelain pieces bearing this decoration, long considered to belong to a second service commissioned for Louis XV in China in the early 18th century, are now being re-evaluated. Some specialists maintain a Chinese origin, whilst others regard them as French productions by the Samson firm in the 19th century. X-ray fluorescence analyses carried out on pieces from both groups have revealed very similar compositions for the body and the blue glazes, though they have not definitively resolved the issue. This uncertainty now contributes to the particular appeal of these porcelain pieces bearing coats of arms. General surface wear A few surface scratches A few firing imperfections Wear to the glazes and gilding A few chips 1 cracked Weight: 1096g and 1174g A pair of Imari porcelain coolers, China, circa 1730, or France, Samson Ceramics, 19th century, 12 cm high, approximately 13.5 cm in diameter (interior) (one with hairline cracks) Two similar coolers, described as possibly Chinese for export, circa 1730, were sold at Christie’s, New York, on 12 February 2026, lots 205 and 206. The origin of certain porcelain items bearing the same decoration, which for years have been attributed to a second service commissioned by Louis XV in China in the early 18th century, is now being reconsidered. Whilst some experts maintain the theory of a Chinese origin, others argue that they were produced by Samson Ceramics in the 19th century. X-ray fluorescence analysis recently carried out on items from both groups has revealed a very similar composition of the body and the blue enamels, without providing a definitive answer. This uncertainty makes these armorial porcelain pieces even more intriguing than before. A pair of Yilan porcelain ice wine vessels, circa 1730, possibly produced by the Samson factory in the 19th century Height 12 cm, internal diameter approx. 13.5 cm One piece has a crack
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About the sale Art from the Orient and the Far East – Paintings and sculptures
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Auction time 09/23/2026 at 10:00 AM
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