Description: Rare Mint Complete Full Set of 8 DEGRAZIA CHILDREN OF THE SUN Limited Edition Plates Plates Never Removed from the Box - Never Displayed Enhance your collection with this rare and beautiful complete set of 8 limited edition plates from the Children of the Sun franchise by Ted DeGrazia. Each round plate, with a diameter of 8.5 inches, features various colorful patterns depicting Native American children in the American Southwest. These collector plates are made of high-quality China and come with a certificate of authority, numbering them as a unique addition to your collection. The plates were produced in the 1980's by Edwin M. Knowles China Company. Don't miss the chance to own this vintage set of plates that showcases the beauty and culture of Native American children by a quintessential American Artist. Full Set of 8 Collector Plates by Knowles China Company for the Bradford Exchange Issued under the Hallmark 'Artists of the World' Ted DeGrazia's Children of the Sun CollectionEach Plate Image is taken from the Original Ted DeGrazia Oil PaintingDesign: Native American ChildrenVintage 1980sEach Plate is fired on fine Edwin M. Knowles China Each Edition is limited to a maximum of 150 firing daysEach Plate is numbered with Certificate Of Authority and Pamphlet in the Original Bradford Exchange Box Diameter: 8 1/2" Weight (including Box): 1 lb 7.5 ozBox: 10 1/4" x 10 1/4" x 2 1/4"Made in USAThe 8 Plates - Spring Blossoms (First) #7038A - My Little Pink Bird (Second) #8454A - Bright Flowers Of The Desert (Third) #4298C- Gifts From The Sun (Fourth) #1969A - Crowning Glory (Fifth) #4624B - The Gentle White Dove (Sixth) #5315A - Sunflower Maiden (Seventh) #2348A - Sun Showers (Eighth) #3167A Condition - The Plates are in Pristine Mint Condition and have never been removed from the box or their 'holders' and have been stored inside the closed original boxes. The COAs and Brochures have also been packed inside the boxes and are in Mint Condition although one or two Paperworks developed small creases from the way they were packed at the factory. The Original Boxes had been opened to inspect the plates upon arrival. Overall they are in Pretty Good Condition, one box has the tuck-in flap separated from the outer box but the piece is 'tucked' in the closure. The outside of the boxes show signs of age and being stored. Ettore "Ted" DeGrazia (1909-1982) - was an American impressionist, painter, sculptor, composer, actor, director, designer, architect, jeweler, and lithographer. Described as "the world's most reproduced artist", DeGrazia is known for his colorful images of Native American children of the American Southwest and other Western scenes. Original Owner - Purchased directly from the Bradford Exchange in the 1980s. 100% Smoke Free Home
Price: 175 USD
Location: Tucson, Arizona
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: United States
Artist: Ted DeGrazia
Antique: No
Shape: Round
Occasion: All Occasions
Vintage: Yes
Style: Decorative
Features: Certificate of Authority, Numbered
Production Style: Art Pottery
Culture: American Southwest Native
Pattern: Various
Character: Native American Children
Color: Multicolor
Item Diameter: 8.5 in
Material: China
Franchise: Children of the Sun
Brand: Knowles
Type: Collector Plate
Distributor: Bradford Exchange
Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)
Theme: Children
Time Period Manufactured: 1980-1989
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Production Technique: Pottery
Item Weight: 23.5 oz
Product Line: Artists of the World