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Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy.

$1,760per set
$2,200per set20% Off
£1,340.24per set
£1,675.30per set20% Off
€1,530.47per set
€1,913.08per set20% Off
CA$2,473.02per set
CA$3,091.27per set20% Off
A$2,713.37per set
A$3,391.71per set20% Off
CHF 1,429.27per set
CHF 1,786.59per set20% Off
MX$32,278.41per set
MX$40,348.02per set20% Off
NOK 18,308.82per set
NOK 22,886.03per set20% Off
SEK 16,718.46per set
SEK 20,898.07per set20% Off
DKK 11,434.06per set
DKK 14,292.58per set20% Off

About the Item

Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy. A pair of Chinese export style nodding head figures of Mandarins from the collection of Mildrded and Rafi Mottahedeh, founders of the Mottahedeh company. Each male and female figure is dressed elegantly in sumptuous gilt decorated robes in peach with vermillion red overcoats. The removable nodding heads are fitted with metal weights to facilitate movement. The bases are stamped with the Mottahedeh mark, which stands for recognized leadership in luxury ceramic. Condition is very good. Measurements: Female - H 15.75” x W 5.5” x D 5.25” Male - H 15.25” x W 5” x D 5.25”
  • Creator:
    Mottahedeh (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vero Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3915335333452

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