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Samson, Edmé Et Cie
The Parisian Master of Imitation: Edmé Samson and the Art of Reproduction Edmé Samson, born in Paris in 1810, occupies a fascinatingly ambiguous position in the history of ceramics. He wasn’t a creator of wholly original forms, but rather a remarkably skilled interpreter—a copyist who elevated reproduction to an art form. His firm, Samson, Edmé et Cie, founded in 1845, became synonymous with exquisite recreations of earlier porcelain
styles, particularly those from the 18th century. To label him simply as a forger would be inaccurate; Samson’s intention wasn't primarily deception, but rather to satisfy a growing demand for beautiful ceramics accessible to a wider audience—a desire for the elegance and refinement of historical pieces without the prohibitive cost or rarity of true antiques. Early Career and the Rise of Samson Ceramics Samson began his journey by ad…