This is the “The Arabian Dancers” 1982 vintage collector plate.

The dynamic painting by Shell Fisher captures the classic Arabian Dance (often known as the Coffee dance) from Act II of The Nutcracker ballet.

he image shows the back stamp of a vintage collectible porcelain plate titled “The Arabian Dancers” from 1982, created by American portraitist Shell Fisher for the Nutcracker II Collection by Pemberton & Oates.

Plate Details

• Title: “The Arabian Dancers”

• Artist: Shell Fisher

• Collection: The Nutcracker II Collection by Pemberton & Oates

• Plate Number: 4826 A

• Firing Date: 11-15-82

• Firing Master: JBM

Individual plates from this discontinued series currently range from $10.00 to $28.50 depending on the condition and if the original box or certificate of authenticity (COA) is included:

• Without Box: Typically lists for around $11.00 – $20.00 on platforms like eBay and specialized replacement networks like Replacements, Ltd..

• With Original Box & COA: Generally peaks closer to $28.50 on vintage marketplaces like Etsy.