Orioles, smaller and slimmer than a Robin, these brightly colored birds belong to the family Icteridae and thus are closely related to the blackbirds. Although Orioles are predominantly tropical, 7 species nest in the U.S.: 2 are accidental strays. (From the Peterson First Guide to Birds of North America by Roger Tory Peterson, 1986)

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If you picked up a bird identification field guide anytime in the last 100 years, chances are you would recognize the name Roger Tory Peterson. As our modern-day equivalent to the artistic talents of John James Audubon, Roger Tory Peterson (1908-1996) was responsible for creating interest and enthusiasm in the birdwatching community with his detailed avian art and influential nature identification guides. As a conservationist, he promoted ways to protect bird species, encourage habitat sustainability and improve wildlands for the protection of bird species around the country throughout his life, making him not only an expert in the field but also the most trusted resource.

In the early 1980s, the French Porcelain pottery Georges Boyer collaborated with Roger Tory Peterson to create a series of beautiful French Limoges porcelain plates featuring a variety of Roger's songbird portraits. This one features the Baltimore Oriole in all its colorful glory. Perched on a branch just changing for autumn, it is a splendid rendition of Roger's painting with crystal clear details and a color palette that is absolutely gorgeous.

Containing shades of evergreen, mustard, celery, pumpkin, tangerine, marigold, black, grey, midnight blue, beige, and walnut, this plate is a true work of art. Meant for display and not for food, it comes ready to hang. 

A lovely statement piece for the nature enthusiast, bird portrait plates look beautiful when displayed on their own or tucked in between floral botanical prints, collage style, on a wall. As all beautiful art has the possibility to do so, this Oriole plate contains such  a dynamic array of colors, it can influence and inspire an entire interior design aesthetic for a room filled with similar variations of color and texture. 

Photo collage includes portrait of Roger Tory Peterson (Wikipedia), an early 1930s first edition of Roger's first field guide (Smithsonian Libraries and Archives) and Roger's original painting of the Baltimore Oriole.

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- French Limoges Porcelain

- Features the Baltimore Oriole

- Intended for display only

- Comes ready to hang 

- Stamped on back with maker's mark and series information

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In absolutely beautiful condition. There are no chips, cracks, stains or scratches. The gold rim bears some slight variations in tone due to age which adds a lovely bit of authentic patina and history. 

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Measures 9.75" inches (diameter) and weighs just a smidge over 1lb

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