Hand-Painted Porcelain Commemorative Item
New York State Southern Tier Porcelain Artists · Art & Decor > Collectibles
Era / Decade
1996 (explicitly dated)
Material
Decorative porcelain with hand-painted kiln-fired glaze and overglaze script.
Condition
Very Good. The glaze appears bright and the hand-painted script is intact. There is some visible shelf wear and minor darkening/grime on the unglazed foot ring.
Demand Level
Niche. This appeals specifically to porcelain collectors, residents of the Southern Tier of New York, or members of the International Porcelain Artists and Teachers community.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$15 - $35
Estimated Retail Value
$45 - $65 (original commissioned or artisanal price)
Comparable Sales
Regional artist guild porcelain items typically sell between $15 and $40 depending on the complexity of the art on the front. Similar items from porcelain conventions or guilds (like IPAT) sold on eBay recently in this range.
Description
A 1996 hand-painted porcelain piece created by the New York State Southern Tier Porcelain Artists. This item features elegant terracotta-colored script on a high-gloss white glaze background. Likely an exhibition piece or commemorative plate/bowl from a regional porcelain painters' guild.
Key Features
Hand-painted by artists from a specific regional guild (NYS Southern Tier); dated 1996; excellent condition porcelain; local historical interest.
Authenticity Indicators
Hand-written furnace-fired script on the bottom. Confidence Level: High (this is an authentic regional artisanal piece, not a mass-produced replica).
Flaws to Note
Minor surface dirt and scuffing on the bottom unglazed rim. No chips or cracks visible in the photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (broadest reach for regional collectibles), Etsy (vintage/artisan focus), or Facebook Marketplace within Southern Tier NY/Binghamton/Elmira groups.
Selling Tips
Include keywords like 'Hand Painted', 'Porcelain Guild', 'New York State Southern Tier', and 'Dated 1996'. Photograph any decorative painting on the front/top side of the item as that is the primary selling point. Clean the foot ring with a damp cloth before photographing.