Samson of Paris is a porcelain manufacturer that was established in Paris, France, in 1845. The company was founded by Edme Samson, who had previously worked at the Sèvres porcelain factory and had extensive knowledge of porcelain production.

Samson of Paris was known for its reproductions of historic and antique porcelain pieces, as well as for creating new designs inspired by traditional porcelain styles. The company was particularly skilled at creating high quality copies of every kind of porcelain, including Meissen, Chantilly, Chelsea, Derby, and Chinese works. In addition to their own unique marks, Samson marked their items with symbols more...

The firm of Samson et Cie, was founded in Paris in 1845 by Edme Samson (1810-91) originally specialising in the production of good quality copies of porcelain pieces in museums and renowned private collections.

The range of wares included copies of Chinese famille rose and famille verte porcelain, Japanese Imari as well as Worcester, Chelsea, Sevres and Meissen porcelain.

The firm did not set out to pass off the reproductions as originals, as they were distinctly marked with the Samson mark, and also sometimes also with the mark of the factory that was being reproduced. Some of the reproductions more...

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Two hard paste porcelain figures, Europa and the bull, and Leda…

Two hard paste porcelain figures, Europa and the bull, and Leda and the swan, probably Edme Samson of Paris, after Derby, large scale models in soft colours after the 1760s Derby figures and raised on rococo bases, gold quasi marks to reverse, 27.5 cm high

A pair of hard paste Edme Samson of Paris figural candlesticks,…

A pair of hard paste Edme Samson of Paris figural candlesticks, later 19th century, in the style of Chelsea and bearing red anchor marks, the pastoral boy and girl in jaunty 18th century attire with open baskets and supported with flowering bocage above…

Louis XVIII boxed porcelain bachelor's tea set by Sampson of…

Louis XVIII boxed porcelain bachelor's tea set by Sampson of Paris, 19th century, in original plush case. Bearing an old Sotheby's lot number. the case 37 cm wide

A hand decorated and floral encrusted bowl and cover, marked…

A hand decorated and floral encrusted bowl and cover, marked Meissen, probably Edme Samson of Paris, 19th century, of lobed and compressed form with a similar cover and a finial in the form of a crown resting on a cushion, with extravagant mask head…

A pair of Samson of Paris Japanese Kakiemon style porcelain…

Mid-century Samson Paris Kakiemon Style Porcelain Elephants

A pair of Samson of Paris Japanese Kakiemon style porcelain elephants, mid 20th century, caparisoned trumpeting elephants in glazed white porcelain, red stylised 'S' mark to one foot indicative of 1941-1957 period, 17 cm high

Louis XVIII boxed porcelain bachelor's tea set by Sampson of…

Louis XVIII Sampson Porcelain Tea Set in Plush Case

Louis XVIII boxed porcelain bachelor's tea set by Sampson of Paris, 19th century, in original plush case. Bearing an old Sotheby's lot number. The case 37 cm wide

Two Continential porcelain figures, late 19th / Early 20th…

Continental Porcelain Figures: Judith Before and After Holofernes

Two Continential porcelain figures, late 19th / Early 20th century. Depicting Judith standing, before and after slaying Holofernes, with maker's mark to the underside, probably Samson of Paris, height 13.5 cm

Possible Samson of Paris armorial dish painted in Imari palette…

Imari Dish with Parisian Coat-of-Arms

Possible Samson of Paris armorial dish painted in Imari palette with fleurs-de-lys coat-of-arms 29 cm

A large Samson of Paris figure of Ariadne, circa 1880s, bearing…

Samson Parisian Figure of Ariadne

A large Samson of Paris figure of Ariadne, circa 1880s, bearing Chelsea style gold anchor mark, the hard paste porcelain figure in the 18th century manner depicting an animated Ariadne in flowing classical attire in floral and pastel hues, raised on a…

Probably Samson of Paris mug painted with florals in famille…

Famille Rose Floral Samson Mug

Probably Samson of Paris mug painted with florals in famille rose palette, 15 cm height (restored)

Pair of porcelain figurines, Sampson and Paris, 14 cm high

Porcelain Sampson and Paris Figurines, 14cm

Pair of porcelain figurines, Sampson and Paris, 14 cm high

Pair Continental porcelain figures, including standing figures…

Continental Porcelain Figures, Lady and Gentleman, c1880

Pair Continental porcelain figures, including standing figures of a lady and a gentleman, in circa18th century dress, on gilt decorated pierced bases, marked to bases, height 27 cm, each. Probably Samson of Paris, c1880

An Edme Sampson of Paris plate in the style of Chelsea, late…

Fancy Bird Decorated Edme Sampson Plate

An Edme Sampson of Paris plate in the style of Chelsea, late 19th to early 20th century, with faux gold anchor mark, the hard paste porcelain plate decorated with polychrome fancy birds to three, gilt and shaped reserves and a central roundel, the ground…

Porcelain figurine, by Samson, Paris, young gentleman with…

Samson Paris Porcelain Figure: Young Gentleman with Sheep

Porcelain figurine, by Samson, Paris, young gentleman with sheep at his feet, Chealsea style figure, height 18 cm

A pair of Samson of Paris plates in the Chelsea style, early…

Samson of Paris Chelsea Style Plates

A pair of Samson of Paris plates in the Chelsea style, early 20th century, hard paste porcelain plates decorated in the 18th century manner with vibrant fancy birds within gilded and pale blue enriched moulded borders, painted gold anchor marks underside,…

Samson of Paris pair of figures of pan & Pitys seated on…

Parisian Samson Pair of Pan & Pitys Figures on Columns

Samson of Paris pair of figures of pan & Pitys seated on corinthian columns to a pedestal base adorned with goats head trophies. Pan painted in realistic tones, Pitys plain with a painted floral robe. Marked to the bases, height 20.5 cm

A pair of Sampson of Paris porcelain 'Chelsea' style figures,…

Sampson Paris Porcelain Chelsea Style Boy and Girl Figures

A pair of Sampson of Paris porcelain 'Chelsea' style figures, of a boy with a rabbit and duck and a girl with a basket of flowers, gold anchor mark, 13 cm high

A large and fine Imari and gilt porcelain covered jar Sampson…

Imari and Gilt Porcelain Covered Jar, Sampson Paris

A large and fine Imari and gilt porcelain covered jar Sampson Paris, circa 1900 50 cm high, 25 cm wide

A Samson of Paris figure of a Chinese gentleman drinking tea,…

Chinese Tea Drinker

A Samson of Paris figure of a Chinese gentleman drinking tea, circa 1890, blue mark

Pair of Samson of Paris figurines in the Chelsea style - gold…

Samson of Paris Chelsea Style Figurines with Gold Anchor Mark

Pair of Samson of Paris figurines in the Chelsea style - gold anchor mark (slight A/F)

A pair of Samson of Paris figures of a shepherd and shepherdess,…

Samson of Paris Shepherd and Shepherdess Figures

A pair of Samson of Paris figures of a shepherd and shepherdess, blue bar across X mark, circa 1890. 16.5 cm high (2)

A Samson of Paris Pierrot figurine, circa 1900, dressed in…

Parisian Pierrot Figurine, Circa 1900

A Samson of Paris Pierrot figurine, circa 1900, dressed in typical attire with a ruffle necked loose fitting jacket over wide trousers in white with pink and gold trim and sporting a small boater style hat, with a tree trunk support upon a rocky base; an…

Three Samson of Paris 19th century figurines

Parisian Samson Trio Figurines

Three Samson of Paris 19th century figurines

Armorial porcelain plate, Samson of Paris

Samson's Armorial Porcelain Plate

Armorial porcelain plate, Samson of Paris

A Samson of Paris cup and saucer, circa 1890, marked underside…

Samson Paris Cup & Saucer with Grisaille Landscape Decoration

A Samson of Paris cup and saucer, circa 1890, marked underside with a 'Curvaceous X' to indicate English-style Ware, both straight sided cup and saucer with grisaille decoration of a European lakeside landscape with figures, boats and castles upon a lemon…

Pair of Sampson of Paris tall lidded tea caddies decorated with…

Pair of Sampson Paris Tea Caddies with Cresting

Pair of Sampson of Paris tall lidded tea caddies decorated with cresting (the lids have been glued on)