Clarice Cliff for Royal Doulton, teapot and sugar bowl.

Clarice Cliff for Royal Doulton, teapot and sugar bowl. Art Deco faience teapot and sugar bowl with hand-painted decoration from the “Syren” series. Both pieces feature distinctive angular forms with green handles and lid details, combined with a dynamic, stylised floral motif in vivid colours characteristic of Clarice Cliff’s design language. Origin: England. Material: Faience. Dimensions: Teapot H. 15 cm, D. 19 cm. Sugar bowl H. 7 cm, D. 13 cm. Period: Art Deco. 1930s. Condition: Good condition with minor signs of wear. Craquelure to the glaze is present, as typical for the period. Bio: Clarice Cliff’s work for Royal Doulton represents some of the most distinctive achievements in British Art Deco ceramics. Her designs are defined by bold colour combinations, strong shapes and a modern, graphic expression that clearly set them apart from more traditional tableware of the time. The “Syren” series is a strong example of this aesthetic and is today highly sought after by collectors.