UNUSUAL “JOHN DORY” FISH TRADE SIGN.

1st half 20th century, Australia or England. This double sided three dimensional carved pine sign depicting a “John Dory” also known as “St. Peter”, “St. Pierre”, or “Peter’s fish”. The dorsal fin fitted with ten curved iron “spines” which are also present on the anal fins, the sign also rendered which a cylindrical walnut “eye” at upper mid body, characteristic to this species. The sign with tack eyes and slightly open mouth with tack teeth. The original painted surfaces have been mostly removed, the body re-polished. *NOTE* The fish has a large dark spot, and long spines on the dorsal fin. John Dory are coastal fish, found on the coasts of Africa, South East Asia, New Zealand, Australia, the coasts of Japan, and on the coasts of Europe. SIZE: 40″ h x 42″ l. CONDITION: Surfaces as noted, sign retains original linked hanging chains, a pleasing old sheet copper repair to proper left pectoral fin and to tail at juncture of body, an additional sheet copper repair along seam split along proper right side of body and to anal fin. Otherwise very good with pleasing color and patina. 52087-7 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3188

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3188	$2,722.50	UNUSUAL “JOHN DORY” FISH TRADE SIGN. 1st half 20th century, Australia or England. This double sided three dimensional carved pine sign depicting a “John Dory” also known as “St. Peter”, “St. Pierre”, or “Peter’s fish”. The dorsal fin fitted with ten curved iron “spines” which are also present on the anal fins, the sign also rendered which a cylindrical walnut “eye” at upper mid body, characteristic to this species. The sign with tack eyes and slightly open mouth with tack teeth. The original painted surfaces have been mostly removed, the body re-polished. NOTE The fish has a large dark spot, and long spines on the dorsal fin. John Dory are coastal fish, found on the coasts of Africa, South East Asia, New Zealand, Australia, the coasts of Japan, and on the coasts of Europe. SIZE: 40″ h x 42″ l. CONDITION: Surfaces as noted, sign retains original linked hanging chains, a pleasing old sheet copper repair to proper left pectoral fin and to tail at juncture of body, an additional sheet copper repair along seam split along proper right side of body and to anal fin. Otherwise very good with pleasing color and patina. 52087-7 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3188 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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UNUSUAL “JOHN DORY” FISH TRADE SIGN.