Dame Lucie Rie

Emmanuel Cooper, The Electric Kiln Pottery: The Complete Guide, B.T. Batsford Ltd, Tiptree, 1982, illustrated p.48.

Structurally sound with no obvious signs of damage or restoration. There is a very light crackle to the yellow glaze to the interior of the bowl, in keeping with the nature of the artist's techniques and materials. The work appears in excellent overall condition. Inspected under ultraviolet light. Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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‘Her work, timeless and majestic, remains, a lasting and enduring testament to the art of the potter.’
Emanuel Cooper

One of the most respected and well-known figures of the British studio ceramics scene, Emmanuel Cooper was not only a talented maker in his own right, but a well-respected writer, editor, critic, broadcaster and campaigner. Together with Eileen Lewenstein he founded Ceramic Review magazine, which became the leading publication for contemporary and studio ceramics in Britain. Cooper can be credited with helping to broaden exposure and understanding of potters, ceramists and makers that are today celebrated all around the world. Including his many publications were a leading biography of Bernard Leach, published in 2003, and Lucie Rie, which was the last book that Cooper wrote before his death in 2012. A moving and insightful testament to one of the most celebrated makers of the past century, Cooper’s book captured the essence of Rie’s work and life, with an in-depth technical understanding of the work that she produced both in Britain and Austria.