A Set of Four Knowles Norman Rockwell Rediscovered Women Lim...
A Set of Four Knowles Norman Rockwell Rediscovered Women Limited Edition Plates.
A set of four circular porcelain collector plates by Knowles, manufactured in the USA, dating to the early 1980s. The set belongs to the Rockwell’s Rediscovered Women collection and features transfer-printed illustrations based on original works by Norman Rockwell. Each plate is finished with a gilded rim and a decorative gold-tone border. The set includes:
Making Believe at the Mirror, which is marked on the reverse as the fourth issue in the series, plate number 5820 A. The backstamp is printed in black and reads Plate Number 5820 A in the only limited edition of Making Believe at the Mirror by Norman Rockwell, fourth issue in the Rockwell’s Rediscovered Women collection. The base also features a circular logo for America's Oldest 1854 Edwin M. Knowles Newell W Virginia USA Name in Fine China, a red official corporate seal for the Rockwell Society of America dated 1982, and Bradex Number 84-R70-4.4.
Waiting at the Dance, depicting a woman in a white dress on a blue sofa. The front is signed Norman Rockwell in red.
Pondering on the Porch, depicting a couple on stone steps with a banjo. The front is signed Norman Rockwell in red.
An untitled plate depicting a woman in an apron and purple dress seated in an attic. The front is signed Norman Rockwell in red.
The lot is accompanied by three printed Certificates of Authenticity for Waiting at the Dance (5061 E), Pondering on the Porch (3884 B), and Making Believe at the Mirror (5820 A), each bearing the printed signature of Michael J. Collins, President of The Rockwell Society of America.
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The four porcelain plates appear to be in near mint condition with no visible chips, cracks, or surface abrasions (photos 1-5). The gilded rims remain intact with no observable wear to the gold finish (photo 6). The three accompanying paper certificates show significant signs of wear, including heavy creasing, foxing, and staining consistent with age (photo 1).
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A Set of Four Knowles Norman Rockwell Rediscovered Women Limited Edition Plates.
A set of four circular porcelain collector plates by Knowles, manufactured in the USA, dating to the early 1980s. The set belongs to the Rockwell’s Rediscovered Women collection and features transfer-printed illustrations based on original works by Norman Rockwell. Each plate is finished with a gilded rim and a decorative gold-tone border. The set includes:
Making Believe at the Mirror, which is marked on the reverse as the fourth issue in the series, plate number 5820 A. The backstamp is printed in black and reads Plate Number 5820 A in the only limited edition of Making Believe at the Mirror by Norman Rockwell, fourth issue in the Rockwell’s Rediscovered Women collection. The base also features a circular logo for America's Oldest 1854 Edwin M. Knowles Newell W Virginia USA Name in Fine China, a red official corporate seal for the Rockwell Society of America dated 1982, and Bradex Number 84-R70-4.4.
Waiting at the Dance, depicting a woman in a white dress on a blue sofa. The front is signed Norman Rockwell in red.
Pondering on the Porch, depicting a couple on stone steps with a banjo. The front is signed Norman Rockwell in red.
An untitled plate depicting a woman in an apron and purple dress seated in an attic. The front is signed Norman Rockwell in red.
The lot is accompanied by three printed Certificates of Authenticity for Waiting at the Dance (5061 E), Pondering on the Porch (3884 B), and Making Believe at the Mirror (5820 A), each bearing the printed signature of Michael J. Collins, President of The Rockwell Society of America.
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The four porcelain plates appear to be in near mint condition with no visible chips, cracks, or surface abrasions (photos 1-5). The gilded rims remain intact with no observable wear to the gold finish (photo 6). The three accompanying paper certificates show significant signs of wear, including heavy creasing, foxing, and staining consistent with age (photo 1).
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