Norman Rockwell Gorham Plate 1979 - A Helping Hand Limited Edition Spring Fine China

Fine china decorative plate produced by the Gorham manufactory, featuring an illustration by American artist Norman Rockwell. This piece belongs to 'The Four Seasons' series, originally conceived in 1960 and produced in this limited edition during 1979.

History of the object: Norman Rockwell, known for capturing daily American life with realism and nostalgia, designed the four seasons series to reflect the passage of time through domestic scenes. Gorham, one of the most prominent porcelain and silver firms in the U.S., obtained the rights for these commemorative editions, ensuring high color fidelity to the original oil paintings.

Details and characteristics:
- Period: 1979
- Technique: Glazed porcelain with lithographic print and gold rim
- Diameter: 27 cm (10.63 inches)
- Weight: 600 g (1.32 lb)
- Material: High-density white porcelain
- Condition: Excellent preservation. The glaze maintains its original shine, with no crazing or loss in the perimeter gilding. Reverse side with complete edition inscriptions.

Value: Of interest to collectors of Rockwell's work and specialists in late 20th-century American commemorative porcelain.