Bevan Davis Artwork Appraisal

The Wolf Hunter Collector Plate by Bevan Davis (Franklin Mint)

This item is a collector's plate, likely crafted from fine porcelain, given the additional context provided about 'Fine Porcelain The Franklin Mint'. It features a striking illustration depicting an Indigenous person, possibly a Native American, wearing a wolf headdress adorned with feathers, riding a dark-colored horse. Another wolf is depicted at the bottom right of the scene, near the horse's legs, suggesting a theme of companionship or a spiritual connection with wolves. The rider carries what appears to be a spear or staff over their shoulder. The background is a landscape with mountains, trees, and a sky with muted blue and green tones, conveying a natural, wilderness setting. The artwork is rich in detail, with discernible brushstrokes contributing to the texture of the hair, fur, and landscape elements. The colors used are generally dark and earthy, with blues, greens, and browns dominating, contrasted by the figure's lighter skin tone and the gold rim of the plate. The plate has a visible gold-colored rim, indicating a refined finish that is typical of collector's plates from 'The Franklin Mint'. The artist's signature, "Bevan. J. Davies," or similar, is faintly visible in the lower left quadrant of the image, contributing to its authenticity and provenance. There are no immediate visible signs of significant damage such as chips or cracks; however, a precise assessment of wear or patina would require a higher resolution image and direct inspection. Items from The Franklin Mint typically date from the mid-to-late 20th century, making this plate an example of decorative art from that period, often produced in limited editions for collectors.