Thomas Blackshear's Ebony Visions figurine base or plaque (not authenticated)

The provided image displays the bottom or backing surface of a collectible piece, featuring a smooth, reddish-brown wood-grain or faux-wood finish. Printed directly onto the surface in gold lettering are several lines of text providing product and manufacturing details. At the top, the text reads "THOMAS BLACKSHEAR'S Ebony Visions TM" in a stylized, decorative font. Below this, the title of the specific piece is printed as "UNDER THE SHELTER OF HIS WING". Further down, it indicates "Limited Edition" followed by a hand-written or stamped number reading "7385". Additional printed details near the bottom include "Item No. 37111", a copyright notice reading "(c)2003 Willitts Designs", and the country of origin "Made in China". The surface shows minor light reflections and a circular gray felt or rubber foot pad near the bottom edge. The identification in the name rests on the clearly legible printed text and brand markings visible directly on the piece, though the overall item remains unauthenticated.

Based on what I can see in the provided image, the base of this piece displays printed markings reading "THOMAS BLACKSHEAR'S Ebony Visions," the title "UNDER THE SHELTER OF HIS WING," a limited edition number, item number 37111, and a 2003 Willitts Designs copyright. However, I can't verify from a photo whether these markings are contemporary to the piece or if the item is a reproduction, replica, or copy, and I would need physical inspection to confirm material quality and manufacturing details. I am treating the attribution to Thomas Blackshear and Willitts Designs as a working assumption based solely on the visible lettering, as visible markings can sometimes be replicated. For an item of this type, assuming the attribution is correct, current secondary market demand typically supports a value in the $150–$250 range, influenced by overall condition and the presence of the full figurine above the base. If this piece were determined to be an unauthenticated replica, copy, or in the style of the aforementioned brand, the value would likely drop significantly to the $30–$60 tier typically reserved for decorative resin items without secondary market brand premium. To establish the necessary confidence for a higher valuation, physical examination by a qualified decorative arts expert, hallmark verification, and thorough provenance documentation would be required.