#62 • French Samson Iznik Ceramic Mugs circa 1900--Hand Painted

Part of 2nd Annual Rotary Club of Thomasville BIG IMPACT AUCTION (timed auction by Wiregrass Auction Group)

High bid $150.00

Status: Sold

Absolutely remarkable1900 French Samson Iznik mugs! See info below. On consignment from Miss Kitty's Fabulous Finds (Rotarian Carol Jones). Value: $500 for the pair  "French Samson Iznik" refers to 19th-century porcelain and pottery made by the French manufacturer Edmé Samson et Cie, which created high-quality reproductions and adaptations of historical ceramic pieces, including Iznik-style wares from the Ottoman Empire. These pieces, often elaborate vases, dishes, or tankards, are decorated in the Iznik style with motifs like saz leaves, roses, and tulips, and are distinguished from genuine Iznik pottery by their materials and craftsmanship.  Style: The firm specialized in creating high-quality copies and variations of antique museum pieces and well-known wares, including Iznik pottery. Motifs: The pieces are decorated in the Iznik style, featuring traditional Ottoman patterns like saz leaves, flowers (roses, tulips), and animals, and sometimes feature intricate hunting scenes. Materials: Unlike the stonepaste used for original Iznik pottery, Samson's versions are made of French porcelain. Examples: The "Iznik" style pieces include vases, tankards, and dishes, often inspired by specific historical artifacts in museums.