Mottahedeh "Golden Butterfly" Tureen, Nelson Rockefeller Collection

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A magnificent covered soup tureen in Mottahedeh's celebrated Golden Butterfly pattern, richly decorated with brilliant burnished gold, cobalt blue borders, … Read more A magnificent covered soup tureen in Mottahedeh's celebrated Golden Butterfly pattern, richly decorated with brilliant burnished gold, cobalt blue borders, and chinoiserie cartouches inspired by 18th century Chinese export porcelain. This example bears the desirable Nelson Rockefeller Collection mark, identifying it as part of the prestigious collaboration between Mottahedeh and the former U.S. Vice President and renowned collector of decorative arts. The Rockefeller designation is encountered far less frequently than standard Mottahedeh production, making this one of the most desirable forms in the Golden Butterfly pattern and a striking centerpiece for the dining table or cabinet.


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