1552
Rare Pair of Samson Armorial Jar Lamps
Estimate:
$600 - $800
Sold
$425
Live Auction
June 10th, 2023 Gallery Auction l Paintings, Furniture, Decorative Arts, and Fine Rugs
ARTIST
Samson
Category
Description
20th century; a pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose style jars with the Great Seal of the State of Maryland, painted on both sides, mounted on circular wood base, with double lamp sockets, 26 in. total height.
Condition
Jars drilled, good condition
Provenance
These lamps were in the governor's mansion during the Theodore McKeldin administration, 1951-59. From the private collection of Charlene O'Malley, a noted Baltimore antiques dealer and collector