1970s Lot of Four (4) 1972 Dennis Puleston “Shore and Water Birds” Hand-Colored Plates With Celadon Green Trim, Set of Four, Delano Studios

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A rare and beautifully hand-colored set of four porcelain plates from Shore and Water Birds by the revered naturalist, artist, … Read more A rare and beautifully hand-colored set of four porcelain plates from Shore and Water Birds by the revered naturalist, artist, and conservationist Dennis Puleston, produced by Delano Studios in 1972. This scarce variation features a distinctive celadon-green border, a colorway seldom seen.

Puleston was celebrated for his extraordinary ability to capture the vitality of wildlife through both scientific precision and artistic grace. His paintings were informed by a lifetime of fieldwork, adventure, and environmental advocacy — he was a founding member of the Environmental Defense Fund and instrumental in the successful effort to ban DDT. His art reflects that same devotion to the natural world: meticulous in detail yet deeply expressive.

Each plate depicts a different coastal bird — Killdeer, Black-Crowned Night Heron, Great Blue Heron, and Ruddy Turnstone — all rendered with hand-applied color that brings soft depth and lifelike luminosity to each scene. Made by Delano Studios of Setauket, Long Island, the set reflects both artistic refinement and the studio’s commitment to exceptional craftsmanship.

Dimensions
10.75 in diameter each

Condition
Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. The Ruddy Turnstone plate has a very faint pottery mark in the glaze from original production, barely visible and mentioned only for accuracy. Minor surface wear consistent with age and display.

A true collector’s ensemble honoring one of the most respected naturalist artists of the twentieth century. Elegant, rare, and evocative of Puleston’s lifelong celebration of nature, this set embodies Evergreen Foundry’s commitment to timeless artistry and thoughtful curation. See less