This is the "Sitting Pretty?" collector plate from 1986 by Edwin M. Knowles China Co. featuring artwork by Norman Rockwell. 

Plate Details

• Series: First issue in A Mind of Her Own: Rockwell's Studies of Girlhood

• Maker: Edwin M. Knowles China Company (Newell, West Virginia, USA)

• Year: 1986

• Bradex Number: 84-R70-9.1

• Edition Limit: Strictly limited to 150 firing days

The current resale value for the 1986 Norman Rockwell "Sitting Pretty?" collector plate complete with its original box and Certificate of Authenticity (COA) generally ranges between $10 and $30.

Value Breakdown

• Low End ($5 – $10): Common on platforms like eBay when sellers are trying to move inventory quickly or if the outer box shows significant shelf wear. 

• Average Retail ($15 – $25): The standard going rate on marketplace sites such as Etsy and secondary vintage shops for a plate in pristine condition with all original inserts. 

• High End ($30+): Rare, mint-condition listings or boutique vintage retail pricing.

Because these plates were produced in very high quantities during the 1980s collector boom, their market value is driven entirely by decorative appeal rather than investment appreciation. Having the original box and COA helps ensure you can get the higher end of the average market price