Collectable Limited Edition plates were a huge business in the 1980's and 90's. Every porcelain factory wanted a slice of this fabulous business model. Commission an established artist to paint a series of pictures, pop them onto your core product (a plate) and sell them as a decorative use collectable limited edition. Companies like The Franklin Mint, Bradex and Others were expert at the whole process from design selection to marketing and fulfilment (often with the added inducement of receive now, pay via instalments).
The internet blew the collectables market wide open, exposing the true after-market value of certain collectables marketed as "investment grade". Whilst the prices charged by some of these companies may have been disproportionate, it is undeniable that the quality of the work produced was high. From a cat lover's perspective, who couldn't admire the artistry in the work of Laurel Burch, Rosina Wachtmeister, Linda Jane Smith, Zoe Stokes and others?
Having dabbled with Vintage wares pre-pandemic, The Cat Gallery is now actively looking to ensure that new generations of collectors can access top quality feline-themed wares from the early 21st Century and prior.
Our Vintage Collectables section has a growing range of beautiful pieces. Maybe an item will fill a gap in your existing collection? Maybe you'll see something to inspire a new collection? Or maybe you'll see a piece that reminds you of a cat you know or have known? Collectable decorative plates of the 1980's and 90's represent an excellent low-cost way to get some fabulous feline art on your walls. Why not have a browse?
From Left to Right plates featuring the delightful pictures of Aldo Fazio, Rosina Wachtmeister and Laurel Burch.
