Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs & Carpets
Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs & Carpets
A LARGE SAMSON IZNIK-STYLE POTTERY JUG, FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY
Auction Closed
June 10, 06:00 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A LARGE SAMSON IZNIK-STYLE POTTERY JUG, FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY
decorated with large saz leaves, tulips, carnations and a pseudo-script near the rim, curved handle, the underside of foot with two marks: stylised 'S' and 'M' with old French label: 'Decor Persan Debut XIX'
35cm. height
For similar Iznik-style pieces produced by Samson, see F. Slitine, Samson: Génie de l’Imitation, Massin, 2002, pp.75-6.