Ten Norman Rockwell Collector Plates
Item Number: 317
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: $280
Online Close: Nov 15, 2012 8:00 PM PST
Bid History: 0 bids
Description
Norman Rockwell was a 20th-century American painter and illustrator. His works enjoy a broad popular appeal in the United States for their reflection of American culture. Rockwell is most famous for the cover illustrations of everyday life scenarios he created for The Saturday Evening Post magazine for more than four decades.
As you browse these ten plates, we think you'll agree that this wonderful artwork has an important place in our everyday lives. Rockwell artwork mirrors our lives with memories of the past, perceptions of the present, and peeks at our future. His work is truly timeless.
All plates are by Knowles China and in plate boxes with the original paperwork and certificates of authenticity. While some of the boxes show slight wear from storage, the plates are in mint condition.
Collections include: Heritage Collection, Light Campaign Series, Mother’s Day Collection and Rediscovered Women Collection.
The Storyteller – Plate number W2801; eighth in the Rockwell Heritage Collection; permanently closed in 1984 by Knowles and certified as a “True Rockwell Classic” by the Rockwell Society of America. Value: $25
The Shadow Artist – Plate number 15842E; eleventh in the Rockwell Heritage Collection and bears the seal of the Norman Rockwell Family Trust; permanently closed in 1987 by Knowles and certified as a “True Rockwell Classic” by the Rockwell Society of America. Value: $25
Grandpa’s Treasure Chest – Plate number 4844W; second in the Rockwell Light Campaign Series; made in an edition strictly limited to one hundred fifty firing days and certified as a “True Rockwell Classic” by the Rockwell Society of America. Value: $30
Father’s Help – Plate number 7997D; third in the Light Campaign Series; made in an edition strictly limited to one hundred fifty firing days and certified as a “True Rockwell Classic” by the Rockwell Society of America. $30
Mending Time – Plate number 6104C; tenth in an annual series for Mother’s Day; permanently closed on May 11, 1985. Value: $25
Grandma’s Surprise – Plate number 444C; twelfth in an annual series for Mother’s Day; granted the seal of endorsement and authentication of the Norman Rockwell Family Trust; permanently closed on May 9, 1987. Value: $25
Reminiscing The Quiet – Plate number i3743; twelfth in the Rediscovered Women Collection; made in an edition strictly limited to one hundred fifty firing days and certified as a “True Rockwell Classic” by the Rockwell Society of America. Value: $30
Dreaming in the Attic – Plate number 18608AC; first in the Rediscovered Women Collection; made in an edition strictly limited to one hundred fifty firing days and certified as a “True Rockwell Classic” by the Rockwell Society of America. Value: $30
Working in the Kitchen – Plate number 4866A; ninth in the Rediscovered Women Collection; made in an edition strictly limited to one hundred fifty firing days and certified as a “True Rockwell Classic” by the Rockwell Society of America. Value: $30
Confiding in the Den – Plate number 4173H; eleventh in the Rediscovered Women collection; made in an edition strictly limited to one hundred fifty firing days and certified as a “True Rockwell Classic” by the Rockwell Society of America. Value: $30
Special Instructions
Item cannot be shipped and must be picked up at PACCC’s main office located at 3990 Ventura Court, Palo Alto 94306.