Norman Brumm: Enamel Artist 1938-2008

This lovely enamel on copper plate depicts a black-capped chickadee.  Norman Brumm hailed from Michigan.

Ebay sales show a strong interest in this artist.  His 3-D birds on branches and multi-colored plates are selling well...prices range from around $50 into the hundreds, whereas plates similar to this one, are selling, with prices ranging from $20 to $50.

sometimes they are signed like this, others just have initials.

 Keep your eyes open for these art objects.  Lightswitch plates are also popular.  I noticed that those who use the term "mid-century modern" are pulling higher prices...but remember--this artist was creating beyond that time period, so just because it is a "Brumm"...doesn't necessarily mean it would fit that category.