The Orkin Collection

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LOT 727

Lot 727

Chelsea Flower-Painted Baluster Vase, c.1755

Chelsea Flower-Painted Baluster Vase, c.1755
Lot 727 Details
Chelsea Flower-Painted Baluster Vase, c.1755

height 6.6 in — 16.7 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $13,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Chelsea Flower-Painted Baluster Vase, c.1755
  • Chelsea Flower-Painted Baluster Vase, c.1755
Provenance:

Estate of Lois Orkin, Toronto

Exhibited:

'A Taste of Elegance', Gardiner Museum, Toronto, 1986, illustrated in the catalogue, No. 15

Note:

Painted with a specimen of Ruellia macanthra, a native of Brazil

CONDITION DETAILS

A few glaze chips and scratches to enamel; otherwise substantially in good condition

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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