Seated Blue Ballerina Plate - Brownie Downing Blue Ballerina Plate – Seated on Striped Cushion, Vintage Mini Plate (10 cm)

This endearing vintage Brownie Downing mini plate features a young ballerina seated on a striped cushion, rendered in the soft, expressive style that made Downing a household name in mid-century Australian ceramics. Set on a delicate blue background with a fine gold rim, it measures approximately 10 cm in diameter and captures a quiet, graceful moment of rest.

A rare design in the Downing ballerina series, this plate is ideal for collectors of Australian vintage ceramics or as a charming display piece.

Artist
Brownie Downing – Noted Australian ceramic designer and illustrator, 1950s–60s

Design
Ballerina seated on a striped cushion, soft blue glaze with gold rim

Material
Glazed ceramic

Dimensions
Approx. 10 cm diameter

Condition
Very Good – No chips, cracks, or crazing. Some loss of gold on the rim. No registered design number on base.

Why You'll Love It
Brownie Downing’s ballerina illustrations continue to enchant generations of collectors. This rare variation, showing a ballerina at rest, exudes gentleness and nostalgia—making it perfect for a vintage nursery, ballet enthusiast’s collection, or charming shelf display.

Note
Weight listed includes packaging for safe postage.