This is the front side of the exact same Henri D'Arceau-Limoges porcelain collector plate, showcasing the vibrant artwork for Noël Vitrail 4ème: La Purification.
Designed by artist André Restieau, the graphic style is specifically created to replicate the glowing, translucent look of 12th-century stained-glass windows found in historical French cathedrals like Chartres Cathedral. The central motif depicts Saint Joseph, the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, and the high priest Simeon at the temple altar.
Henri D'Arceau-Limoge sporcelain collector plate titled "Noël Vitrail 4ème: La Purification" (The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple), designed by artist André Restieau.
Key Details Visible
Maker: Henri D'Arceau & Fils, crafted in Limoges, France.
Series: Noël Vitrail (Christmas Stained Glass), 4th Edition (La Purification), marked as a Première Edition.
Plate Number: AN 340 (handwritten in red on the left).
Artist Inscription: Features a cursive French text block signed with the initials A-R (André Restieau), explaining the thematic inspiration of Simeon, Mary, and Joseph holding the candle symbolizing Christ as the light of the nation
Because these plates were produced in large, limited-edition quantities during the late 1970s collector plate boom, their current secondary market value is modest:
Typical Market Value: $12.00 to $28.00.
Premium Conditions: Pieces that still include the original Bradford Exchange styrofoam factory case, informational booklet inserts, and the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) can occasionally sell on the higher end of that range or slightly above