Mottahedeh Porcelain Lettuce Soup Tureen - Rare

Description

This 20th century oval form dish has an artistically decorated lettuce leaf design and a whimsical brown snail finial for … more This 20th century oval form dish has an artistically decorated lettuce leaf design and a whimsical brown snail finial for a handle on the lid. It was made by Mottahedeh and it is a collector’s dream! It is from the Collection of Mario Buatta, New York, NY and sells for $1,600 -2,000. He was known as the prince of English Country Style in America. 

Rococo tureens in the shape of fruits, vegetables or animals were popular in the 18th century. less