Royal Doulton "In Disgrace" Collector's Plate - Limited EditionPlate DetailsTitle: "In Disgrace" (First issue in "A Victorian Childhood" series)Artist: Charles Burton Barber (19th century Victorian portraitist)Manufacturer: Royal DoultonEdition: Limited to 150 firing daysPlate Number: 48,994Brooke Number: 26-R62-36.1Year of Issue: 1991DescriptionThis is an exquisite collector's plate featuring a hand-painted reproduction of Charles Burton Barber's celebrated Victorian-era portrait. The composition depicts a young girl in period dress standing beside a small dog, rendered in soft watercolour tones with remarkable detail and sentiment. The girl wears a cream-coloured dress with delicate lace collar, her expression conveying a moment of childhood contrition. The small spaniel at her side gazes upward with sympathetic eyes, capturing the poignant narrative of the piece.SpecificationsDiameter: Approximately 20.5 cm (8 inches)Medium: Fine bone china with hand-painted decorationFinish: Glazed ceramic with decorative border featuring linked oval motifs in gilt and creamCondition: Excellent, appears unusedIncludedOriginal Royal Doulton Certificate of Authenticity (signed)Provenance & AuthenticationThis plate is part of Royal Doulton's prestigious "A Victorian Childhood" collector series, which reproduced works by one of the most celebrated Victorian portrait artists. The certificate confirms this as plate number 48,994 in an edition strictly limited to 150 firing days, making it a genuine limited-edition collectible. The hand-painted technique and Royal Doulton backstamp guarantee authenticity and quality craftsmanship to the highest standards.Condition NotesThe plate exhibits excellent condition consistent with careful display and storage. The painted surface shows no visible wear, crazing, or damage. The decorative border remains crisp and well-defined. The piece appears to have been displayed but not used for dining purposes. No chips, cracks, or restoration work evident.CollectibilityRoyal Doulton collector plates from the 1990s, particularly limited-edition series featuring Victorian artwork, remain highly sought by decorative arts collectors. The Barber paintings are particularly prized for their sentimental Victorian aesthetic and technical excellence. This first issue in the series represents a key piece for collectors of Royal Doulton ceramics and Victorian-inspired homewares.Sold with Certificate of Authenticity. Inspection recommended prior to bidding.
Location of item: 90-94 Bannister Road, Canning Vale, WA, Australia
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