Children of Mother Earth – Fall (Autumn)

 

Image: Larger image in member area (click on image)
Medium: Handcrafted fine porcelain (S: 3+∙Re∙Ri∙Tpw∙Tpm∙Tpp∙Tlp∙Tsd)
Edition size:  Limited to 2500 (S: 3+∙Re∙Ri∙Rm∙Tpw∙Tlp∙Tsd) (note 1 & 2)
Artist Proof:  Unknown
Plate size:  Known
Image size:  Known
Year:  1983 (S: 1∙Re∙Tse)
Manufacturer:  Rosenthal for Anna-Perenna Inc.
Code:  R83.3

Literature: 
–  The Art Of Norval Morrisseau In Porcelain. Toronto: L.A.K. Fine Arts (promotion booklet).

Remark:
This plate is the third in a collection of 4 Norval Morrisseau plates with the theme ‘Children Of Mother Earth’. They came in special Morrisseau boxes with certificates and wooden stands.
The others plates are:
– ‘Children Of Mother Earth – Spring’, click here;
– ‘Children Of Mother Earth – Summer’, click here;
– ‘Children Of Mother Earth – Winter’, click here.

Note:
1) One of Morrisseau’s dealer at the time has stated that from the original
     planned 2500 sets only about 500 where  made. Other source
     mentioned the production was stopped at 600. So far I have seen no
     edition number above 461.
2) These plates are hand signed and numbered in gold on the backside.

Info needed:
– Edition number above 461
– Existance of Artist Proof(s)
– Literature (official statements in books, magazines, exhibits)
– Additional info or reference material

Filed under: Plate, Rosenthal (Anna-Perenna), 1983