While the style of these figurines is quintessential to 18th-century England, your mention of France likely refers to the renowned firm Edmé Samson et Cie (Samson of Paris). Samson specialized in creating high-quality "reproductions" or "re-editions" of famous English and German porcelain. These specific figurines are faithful 19th-century French copies of 18th-century Chelsea-Derby original. Key Characteristics of French Samson Versions * The Maker: Edmé Samson (founded 1845) became famous for replicating the "Gold Anchor" period of Chelsea porcelain with extreme precision. * Identification: While they look nearly identical to the originals, Samson pieces often have a slightly different "hard-paste" porcelain feel compared to the English "soft-paste." Craftsmanship: These French versions are highly collectible in their own right because of their exceptional hand-painted detail and the complexity of the "bocage" (floral background).  The boy is missing the candle holder, probably it was where the white spot is. The flower in the back is chipped. There are some other tiny chips or paint loss. All their little hands are intact but it looks like the women was holding something that is now gone. See pics for details.