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Dame Lucie Rie
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Dame Lucie Rie
- Large 'Knitted' Bowl
- impressed with Artist's seal
- stoneware with an inlaid manganese and grey glaze
- height: 12cm.; 5in.
- diameter: 31.5cm.; 12½in.
- Executed circa 1980.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owner, 12th August 1981
Condition
Structurally sound, with no obvious signs of damage or restoration. There is a firing imperfection to the inside, underside of the foot, inherent to the nature of the artist's techniques and materials. There are some light traces of surface matter to the underside of the foot. The work appears in excellent overall condition. Examined 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Together with a copy of the original purchase receipt.