The Orkin Collection

September 2530, 2021
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LOT 740

Lot 740

Derby Bird Painted Feather Edged Plate, c.1760-70

Derby Bird Painted Feather Edged Plate, c.1760-70
Lot 740 Details
Derby Bird Painted Feather Edged Plate, c.1760-70

diameter 8.1 in — 20.7 cm

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $540
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Estate of Lois Orkin, Toronto 
Label with Collection of Lois Ruth Lorie, No. 296 

Exhibited:

'English Porcelain, 1745-1800, from the Collection of Lois Ruth Orkin', The Art Gallery of Toronto, 1962, illustrated in the catalogue, No. 49-296
'A Taste of Elegance', Gardiner Museum, Toronto, 1986, illustrated in the catalogue, No. 33

CONDITION DETAILS

A few very minor scratches to enamel; otherwise substantially in good condition; glaze on the back of the plate has some bare patches

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About Condition Ratings

  • 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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