"Mermaid with Dolphins Starfish", Rare Ambitious Art Deco Platter, Mequinion

Bold and striking, this unique low bowl or plate depicts a form of Triton that is part man, part horse and part fish -- known as an ichthyocentaur -- who is cavorting in the sea with a dolphin and starfish, with rows of waves below and around him. The artist was Roger Mequinion, who produced an entirely unique series of ceramic pieces with thick layers of glaze that he sandblasted to create a layered, three-dimensional design. Here, the outer glaze is a deep blue color, but the sandblasting reveals layers of light blue and white underneath. Mequinion was the first sculptor to work for René Lalique, and helped the master develop a sandblasting technique for his early glass...

Beautifully composed and gorgeously glazed in jet black and sky blue tones, this rare serving bowl was created by one of the artists producing high quality ceramic ware in the potter...

1972, Sweden. This footed dish is a striking example of Wilhelm Kåge’s Argenta collection for Gustavsberg Factory. Crafted in stoneware, it features a speckled turquoise glaze and si...

An exceptional and rare Argenta bowl designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1935. This model, features a stunning inlaid sterling silver motif depicting a mermaid ri...