Not currently on display at the V&A

Bust

late 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Samson
Place of origin
france

Bust of biscuit porcelain; the Dauphin, son of Louis XVI. Head turned slightly to left, hair hanging down over the shoulders which are swatched in drapery. Supported on a high circular foot rising from a square plinth. Mark, two S's incised


Object details

Object type
Bust
Materials and techniques
Biscuit Porcelain
Brief description
Bust of biscuit porcelain depicting the Dauphin, son of Louis XVI. Samson et cie, France, late 19th century
Physical description
Bust of biscuit porcelain; the Dauphin, son of Louis XVI. Head turned slightly to left, hair hanging down over the shoulders which are swatched in drapery. Supported on a high circular foot rising from a square plinth. Mark, two S's incised
Dimensions
  • Height: 33.7cm (Note: Converted from register)
  • Width: 20cm (Note: Converted from register)
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
.
Credit line
Given by J. H. Fitzhenry
Subject depicted
The Dauphin
Bibliographic reference
Chavagnac and Grollier, Histoire des Manufactures Françaises de Porcelaine, p.810
Collection
Ceramics Collection
Accession number
C.603-1909

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O346495/bust-samson/
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest