Lot #3: 1978 Clarence Thorpe “Tenderness” Fairmont Fine China Limited Edition Plate

Description: Vintage “Tenderness” decorative collector plate from the Timeless Moments series by artist Clarence Thorpe. Produced by Fairmont Fine China in 1978, this was the first plate issued in the series. The artwork depicts a tender mother-and-child scene in rich blue, yellow, and olive-green tones, finished with a gold-colored rim. The plate is numbered 103 of a limited edition of 5,000 and measures approximately 10 inches in diameter. The reverse is factory marked with the title, artist, edition information, and date. It also bears a blue-ink signature or inscription, as photographed. Marked “Not Intended for Food Use.” Pre-owned vintage condition. No obvious cracks or major chips were observed, but please review all photos carefully for exact condition, markings, signature, and measurements. Keywords: Clarence Thorpe, Tenderness plate, Fairmont Fine China, Timeless Moments, limited edition plate, 103 of 5000, mother and child, Madonna and child, 1978 collector plate, decorative china, gold rim plate, signed collector plate, vintage wall plate, religious décor, porcelain art This auction is filled with many other collectibles, so please browse through all auction lots. Buyers must bring their own bags, boxes, and packing materials for pickup. Pickup category timeslot {A}