The Orkin Collection

September 2530, 2021
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LOT 731

Lot 731

Chelsea Sweetmeat Basket Figure, c.1760-65

Chelsea Sweetmeat Basket Figure, c.1760-65
Lot 731 Details
Chelsea Sweetmeat Basket Figure, c.1760-65

condition noted
height 6.1 in — 15.5 cm
incised T and gold anchor marks

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $192
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Chelsea Sweetmeat Basket Figure, c.1760-65
  • Chelsea Sweetmeat Basket Figure, c.1760-65
Provenance:

Estate of Lois Orkin, Toronto 

Exhibited:

'English Porcelain, 1745-1800, from the Collection of Lois Ruth Orkin', The Art Gallery of Toronto, 1962, illustrated in the catalogue, No. 35-252 

CONDITION DETAILS

Extensive losses and old restoration/repairs mainly to flowers and leaves, but including to the upper edge of the lid of the basket, corner of the figure's apron, and at one side of the base

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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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