Samson Paris Porcelain Commedia Dell Arte Scaramouche Violin Figure Anchor Mark For Sale

DescriptionEdmé Samson founded Samson & Cie in Paris in 1845, establishing a legendary workshop renowned for recreating the finest historical porcelain masterpieces of Europe and Asia with meticulous fidelity. This fine hard-paste porcelain figure depicts Scaramouche, the theatrical rogue from the Italian Commedia dell'arte tradition, captured in a dramatic, leaning stance as he performs on his stringed instrument.The figure is modeled wearing a black masquerade mask, a large cobalt blue hat with gold gilded foliate lace patterns on the underside of the wide brim, a lavender capelet, and an orange-red tunic decorated with large yellow and white floral rosettes. He stands with white breeches and black shoes, leaning back against a green glazed tree stump support. The integrated base features molded rococo scrollwork detailed with gold gilding and purple enamel accents. A small red circular mark containing an anchor is applied to the rear of the tree stump, and an incised letter "S" is present on the unglazed interior underside.Item Details

• Type: Figurine
• Subject: Commedia dell'arte Scaramouche / Violinist
• Material: Hard-Paste Porcelain
• Origin/Culture: France / French
• Date/Age: Late 19th Century
• Markings: Incised "S" mark on the underside; red anchor in a circle mark on the lower tree stump
• Weight: 1 lb 11 oz
• Dimensions: 8 inches (Height) x 5 inches (Width) x 4 inches (Depth)

Condition ReportThe figurine is in good used condition with vibrant enamel colors and intact gilding. A small dark surface spot or debris mark is present on the green ground of the base between the figure's shoes. Minor surface rubbing, faint handling tracks, and light shelf wear are visible on the reverse of the stump support and along the unglazed edges of the hollow base.DisclaimerI am not an appraiser. All identifications regarding maker, materials, historical style, date, culture, and naming conventions are research-based opinions made entirely in good faith using the visible features of the item. Buyers are kindly encouraged to review all photographs carefully, do their own due diligence, and come to their own conclusions prior to offerding or purchase. Items are sold as is.