This is a 1987 Edwin M. Knowles Norman Rockwell collector.

The illustration depicts an older gentleman making a shadow puppet on the wall to entertain two children, a classic piece of heartwarming Americana titled "The Shadow Artist." 

Current Estimated Value

Like most limited-edition collector plates from the 1970s through the 1990s, the mass market supply means they did not experience the massive surge in value that buyers originally anticipated. Today, its current market value varies based on condition and packaging: 

• Plate Only: Typically resells for $4.00 to $10.00 on secondary marketplaces like eBay.

• With Box & Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Can sometimes command between $15.00 to $30.00. Pristine "new old stock" examples listed with high-end presentation might ask for more, though they often take time to find a buyer.