A gallant and his shepherdess, by Samson, after Chelsea, late 19th century, with 'Gold Anchor' mark used by Samson of Paris, He in a blue and red cape, floral jacket and breeches, a dog at his heels, and his companion in a purple jacket, floral and pink skirts, carrying a basket of flowers, a sheep by her side, both raised on rococo bases; gold anchor marks to the reverse, height 32 cm