Overview
A complete set of six ceramic appetizer plates featuring iconic social satire cartoons from the archives of The New Yorker.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
The New Yorker Cartoon Cheese Plates by Restoration Hardware, 2004
Photo reference
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Story
In 2004, Restoration Hardware tapped into the intellectual wit of Manhattan by licensing some of the most famous cartoons from The New Yorker's storied history.
Maker / Origin
While the plates were manufactured for Restoration Hardware, the soul of the piece belongs to The New Yorker, founded in 1925 by Harold Ross.
Condition & Value
The plates appear to be in excellent, near-mint condition with no visible crazing or chips. Value is primarily driven by the completeness of the set and the condition of the original box.
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