The Orkin Collection

September 2530, 2021
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LOT 745

Lot 745

Derby Figure of Neptune, c.1780

Derby Figure of Neptune, c.1780
Lot 745 Details
Derby Figure of Neptune, c.1780

some condition noted
overall height 12 in — 30.4 cm
incised marks including No. 299, painted numeral 5 in puce

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $330
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Derby Figure of Neptune, c.1780
  • Derby Figure of Neptune, c.1780
  • Derby Figure of Neptune, c.1780
Provenance:

Estate of Lois Orkin, Toronto 
Label with Collection of Lois Ruth Lorie, No. 298 

CONDITION DETAILS

Raised arm restored and missing thumb; trident made-up and bent/distressed; several minor chips, mainly to applied ornament around the base, but also including one toe and at the tip of the dolphin's tail; firing crack at dolphin's nose; otherwise substantially in good condition

LOT 745
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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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