Erté "Beauty and the Beast" Limited Edition Plate

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ERTE "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST" LIMITED EDITION PLATE
Era: 1990s
Artist: Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
Manufacturer: Franklin Mint/Sevenarts Limited
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Era: 1990s
Artist: Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
Manufacturer: Franklin Mint/Sevenarts Limited
Series: House of Erté Collection

OVERVIEW:
A limited edition collectors' plate featuring Erté's interpretation of "Beauty and the Beast," based on his 1984 artwork, produced by Sevenarts Limited for the Franklin Mint's House of Erté collection.

SPECIFICATIONS:
• Diameter: 8 inches
• Series Number: HA6667
• Material: Fine porcelain
• Origin: West Germany
• Production Year: 1990

DESIGN ELEMENTS:
• Central Image:
- Silhouetted figure in black
- Decorative lace pattern overlay
- Dramatic plume in pink and purple
- Art Deco styling
- Dynamic composition

• Border Design:
- Gold gilt circular bands
- Spiral motif corners
- Minimal geometric pattern
- Classic Art Deco style
- Platinum rim finish

• Color Palette:
- Black silhouette
- Magenta and purple accents
- Gold metallic details
- White ground
- Silver trim

CONDITION:
Excellent Original Condition
• No signs of wear
• Original finish intact
• Clear decoration
• Bright colors
• Perfect gilt work

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This plate reproduces Erté's 1984 artwork interpreting the classic fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast." The piece represents a collaboration between the Franklin Mint and Sevenarts Ltd., a British company that held the licensing rights to Erté's designs. Sevenarts Ltd. worked closely with Erté during his later years to ensure faithful reproductions of his artwork across various media.

MAKER'S MARKS:
* Series Number: HA6667
* Franklin Mint marking
* @Sevenarts Ltd. designation
* Limited Edition numbering

DECORATIVE SUGGESTIONS:
• Art Deco interior accent
• Fairy tale themed collection
• Erté collection display
• Cabinet showcase
• Wall décor grouping

COLLECTING NOTE:
Part of the sought-after House of Erté series by Franklin Mint, this German-made plate represents the high-quality European production standards of 1990s collector plates.

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