Decorative Plate, Betsey Bates, Christmas Harbor, Annual Plate, Vintage 1987

• Pattern:  Vintage Christmas Plate, Christmas Harbor Wall Plate by Artist Betsey Bates, Artist Signed
• Vintage: 1987
• Made in USA 
• Details:  This is a fine porcelain collector's plate in a series of Christmas plates by artist Betsey Bates.  This is a beautiful plate, would make a very nice decoration in Winter, at Christmas time, or as part of the whole collection year round.  This is a harbor scene, perfect gift for someone who loves the coastal style of decor.  With all the snow on this scene it's definitely more "up north" coastal than "down south" coastal.  This plate is titled: "Christmas Harbor", plate #1464.  There are few colors on this plates but the ones chosen are bright and and make the scene come alive, just beautiful!  Every plate in this collection features a different bird, this one has a Seagull.  The scene reminds us of  New England in the winter time, with muted grays, browns and pops of red.  The plate is rimmed in 24K gold, signed by the artist on the bottom.  There are no pre-drilled holes, you will need a plate hanger or stand to display it.  We carry the years 1979 through 1989 plates of this collection, we offer 25% discount for the purchase of all 11 plates.  Please Contact Us if interested.
• Materials:  Porcelain
• Dimensions: 9.5 inches in Diameter
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Excellent Condition.  There are no chips, scratches, or crazing on this plate.  The gold on the rim is in excellent condition.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns. Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections.  

Betsey Bates was born in New York on November 29, 1924.   She is an award winning artist and her original works sold for today's equivalent of thousands of dollars.  Through the years she received prestigious awards such as:  Philadelphia Art Directors Club, 1964; National Community Arts Program, Golden Disc, Beaver College, 1975; Best of Show award Norristown Borough (PA) Council of Arts, 1980.  She is a member of the Plymouth Art Guild, Duxbury Art Association, and Cape Cod Art Association.