Hi Cheryl,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

The double-sided face tureen was designed and signed by the artist Suki Diamond. This piece is recognizable by its distinctive style, characterized by hand-sculpted and painted features. Suki Diamond is known for her work in majolica stoneware since 1975, creating pieces that are both decorative and functional. Her work often includes whimsical and colorful designs, and this piece is a prime example of her artistic style. The piece features a face with hand-painted eyes and lips, and snakes forming the handles and lid decoration, which is consistent with her style of incorporating figures and animals into her ceramics.

While Diamond's pieces are often listed for sale on platforms such as Ebay and Etsy for a few hundred dollars, they rarely bring that much at auction - typically less than $100-150 depending on the size.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Suki Diamond hand-glazed earthenware face tureen
circa 1970s
Of circular section and ovoid form, with flaring top and stylized foliate lid, the body decorated with faces on either side, with two loop handles, on a tall foot. Signed SUKI underneath.
14 inches tall; 15 inches wide; ladle 13 inches long
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition.
PROVENANCE: Acquired at a garage/yard sale
$125-175*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia