Lot # 79 - Collection of Robert Lyn Nelson "Underwater Paradise" Danbury Mint

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 28-Oct-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 04-Nov-2025 8:20:00 PM
Current bid:

$8.00

Highest bidder:

125

Auction has ended

Description :

For your consideration is a beautiful collection of eight limited edition collector plates from the "Underwater Paradise" series by renowned artist Robert Lyn Nelson. Produced by the Danbury Mint in 1991, each plate features a stunning, vibrant scene of marine life and Hawaiian landscapes, trimmed with 23-karat gold. These decorative plates are a beautiful addition to any collection and are for display purposes only.
This set includes the following plates:
  • Hawaiian Muses: The plate at the top of the stack in the photo, featuring a pod of dolphins with a lush green and mountainous landscape in the background.
  • California Spirits: An underwater scene with a gold trim.
  • A Discovery off Anahola: This plate captures the beauty of the sea off the coast of Anahola, Hawaii.
  • Honolua: Bay of Piilani: A scene of dolphins playing in a sunlit sea with mountains in the background.
  • Search for Harmony: A piece featuring a celestial sky, forests, and undersea life, highlighting the interconnectedness of the life cycle.
  • Lahaina Seaflight: This plate depicts a pod of orcas gliding underwater with the Hawaiian coastline in the distance.
  • Serenity of Waipio: An 8-inch diameter plate that showcases a serene scene from the Waipio Valley in Hawaii.
  • Chez Paul: A vintage model featuring an underwater scene with dolphins and fish.
Each plate is numbered and was part of an edition limited to 75 firing days.
This is a wonderful opportunity for collectors of marine art, Hawaiian art, or Danbury Mint plates to acquire a significant portion of this popular series.


Dimensions : 8” in W x 8” in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is 125

Date Bid User
04-Nov-2025 8:17:36 PM $8.00 125
04-Nov-2025 8:15:02 PM $6.00 Golden
04-Nov-2025 3:41:38 PM $5.00 125

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