"THE TYCOON" by Norman Rockwell - Decorative Plate

"THE TYCOON" by Norman Rockwell - Decorative Plate (8.5 inches) 1982 Plate Number N14718 with the certificate of authenticity. SIXTH in the Rockwell Heritage Collection. Beautiful piece with no chips or marks. Comes with original box and papers. A silver-haired gentleman and a tow-headed lad share the quiet of an October afternoon. Out of view, a small fire takes the chill from the air and bathes the man and boy in the warmth of its golden light. Moments before, the old man was comfortably settled in his chair, a book on his ample lap, and the whole afternoon stretched before him. But now the book lies forgotten at his side: his grandson has come, and there's always time for the boy. The mere presence of the lad--so much like himself when he was young--brings to his mind a wealth of stories to share. Stories of success, stories of failure, of dreams and ideals and hard-won knowledge--all stories he will pass on to his bright-eyed youngster. In turn, the boy sits enthralled at his grandfather's knee, intent on his every word. Alert and freshly scrubbed, all boyish energy contained, the lad clasps his arms around his knees, settling in for a long cozy afternoon. Somehow, he understands that his grandpa will not always be there to guide him but that his words and wisdom will stay with him forever. He listens. See all photos.