Lot 122: A Collection of Charles Fracé The World's Magnificent Cats Porcelain Collector Plates
A collection of porcelain decorative wall plates featuring transfer-printed wildlife illustrations by the artist Charles Fracé. Each circular plate is finished with a gilded rim. The illustrations depict various big cats in naturalistic settings, including a clouded leopard climbing a lichen-covered tree and a leopard resting on a branch. A printed signature reading Charles Fracé appears on the plate surfaces. The lot includes a stack of printed informational brochures and certificates of authenticity. Text visible on these documents identifies the subjects as part of The World’s Magnificent Cats series, with specific mentions of the Clouded Leopard and The Bengal tiger. The front of one plate bears a small white adhesive label with the printed number 4 and a larger orange adhesive label with the handwritten number 122.
Condition report:
The plates appear to be in good overall condition with no visible chips, cracks, or repairs to the porcelain (photos 1, 2). The gilded rims are largely intact across the collection. The accompanying paper documentation shows evidence of handling, including creases and minor wear to the edges (photos 1, 2).
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