This is a 1980 Henri D'Arceau & Fils Limoges collector plate, titled "Joyeuse Nouvelle" (Glad Tidings / Joyful News). 

This beautiful design by artist André Restieau mimics a traditional stained-glass window, depicting the biblical scene of the angels appearing to the shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus. It is the 6th edition in the popular Noël Vitrail (Stained Glass Christmas) series and the back stamp of a vintage collectible porcelain plate titled "Joyeuse Nouvelle" from the "Noel Vitrail" (Christmas Stained Glass) series by Henri D'Arceau & Fils in Limoges, France. 

Plate Details

• Maker: Henri D'Arceau & Fils, Limoges, France

• Series: Noel Vitrail (6ème / 6th edition)

• Title: Joyeuse Nouvelle (Glad Tidings / Joyful News), depicting the angel appearing to the shepherds

• Edition: Première Édition (First Edition), Bradex No. 18-D15-2.

The current market value for the 1980 Henri D'Arceau & Fils Joyeuse Nouvelle collector plate generally falls between $8.00 and $35.00 USD.

Because millions of mid-century collector plates were produced, their value depends strictly on completeness and condition:

• $8.00 – $15.00 USD: The expected price for the loose plate by itself without its original packaging.

• $20.00 – $35.00 USD: The retail value if the plate is in mint condition and includes the original styrofoam box and paper Certificate of Authenticity (COA)