ceramics

A rare art deco shallow bowl by the designer Wilhelm Kage (1889-1960) who trained under Henri Matisse. This item was probably produced during the 1940s as part of the "Argenta" range by Gustavsberg, Sweden.

Condition -there is surface wear to the silver overlay and there is a chip next to one of the handles and associated light hairline (please see enlargements 6 and 7).

23.5cm (9.25 inches)diameter.

• Product Code: Sold through our Liverpool shop - November 2010

This is a tall early Bourn-vita ceramic 1/2 pint mug with art deco relief moulded design. Bourn-vita was launched by Cadbury's in the late 1920s. The shape and lack of sophistication of the base stamp suggests that this example was designed close to that date.

Condition: excellent.

4.75 inches (12cm) high

A small, finely modelled, bone china figure "Tommy" by Freda Doughty for Royal Worcester made in 1955.

Condition: excellent.

11.1cm (4.4 inches) high.

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A rare and exceptionally large and imposing 1930s Bourne Denby stoneware vase with styalised art deco cloud decoration.

Condition: This item is in very good condition with no damages and no restoration.

36cm(14.2 inches)high and 23.5cm(9.3 inches)across at the widest point.

A framed painting of a Chinese Lady, in formal dres,s made in Guangdong province, for export, in the 19th century.

Condition: creasing and minor damage to the pith paper; the painting itself is undamaged.

Frame:  29.5 cm / 11.7 inches high; 17 cm / 6.7 inches wide