Two Mottahedeh Glazed Faience Cabbage Tureens
Auction Date: October 14, 2022
Sold for: $369
Lot: 4014
Late 20th Century.
Two Mottahedeh Sir Humphrey Wakefield Statefield Homes line trompe loeil cabbage heads, in two sizes, modeled as two part upper and lower tureen, on leaf shaped stands. Offered together with a Continental faience cabbage leaf stand, underplate or charger dish.
The Mottahedeh items with black and off white printed marks. MADE IN ITALY. The marks to the two under plates of the tureens only. The third under plate unmarked.
Approximate dimensions: 9 1/4 H., the larger tureen on stand5 1/2 H., the smaller tureen. The single leaf underplate 3 1/2 H. x 13 W. x 11 D.
Condition: Very good overall condition. The large single underplate with consistent tiny and minor nicks, chips, flaking to edges, crazing. One or two short hairlines. There is minor wear, especially to underplates, from contact with bases of tureens.