la porcelaine à fond rose écaillé orné de feuilles et branchages appliqués ; monture en bronze doré : prise à motif de corail et coquillage, les anses en enroulement, la base ajourée à motif rocaille  ; marque effacée probablement de Samson

Illustration is too bright and too pink. The porcelain body of the pot-pourri in the back with a few restorations. Some losses and chips to the applied decoration. The porcelain of the other pot-pourri in good condition, except minor chips to the applied decoration. The gilt bronze typical of the late 19th century bronziers workshops; chasing and gilding in fair condition, a few dust spots. Large-sized and colourful pots-pourris after 18th century models.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Cette paire de pots-pourris est directement inspirée d'une paire de vases pots-pourris en porcelaine de Chine d'époque Quianlong (1735-1795) monté en bronze doré à Paris vers 1745, aujourd'hui conservée à la Wallace collection à Londres, n° F 115-116, (voir P. Hughes, The Wallace Collection, Catalogue of Furniture, vol.III, Londres, 1996).