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A Samson Faience Bust on Pedestal: Ceres

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Decorative Arts Start Price:7,500.00 USD Estimated At:30,000.00 - 50,000.00 USD
A Samson Faience Bust on Pedestal: Ceres
<B>A French Faience Bust on Pedestal: <I>Ceres</B></I></B></I><BR><BR>Attributed to Samson, Edme et Cie, Montreuil, France<BR>Nineteenth Century<BR>Tin glazed earthenware<BR>Marks: (fleur de lis), <I>fait a Rouen, 1647</B></I><BR>87 in. high<BR><BR>A monumental allegorical bust of Ceres (Summer) with plaits of wheat and flowers forming a crown in cobalt hair, with long braids over right shoulder and yellow ribbon over left, crossing exposed breasts; on a three part tapered pedestal with raised floral festoon decoration.<BR>