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JAMES TOWER | Ribbed Chest Form
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- James Tower
- Ribbed Chest Form
- signed and dated 84
- earthenware with a black and white tin glaze
- height: 51cm.; 20in.
Provenance
Private Collection, U.K.
Exhibited
Oxford, Museum of Oxford, Artist Potters Now, 10th July - 14th September 1984, un-numbered exhibition, illustrated, with tour to Shipley Art Gallery, Tyne & Wear; Southampton Museum & Art Gallery, Southampton; Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol; Leicestershire Museums, Leicestershire; Castle Museum, Norwich and Sotheby's London.
Literature
Timothy Wilcox, The Ceramic Art of James Tower, Lund Humphries, Farnham, 2012, cat. no.APN2, p.162, illustrated.
Condition
Structurally sound with no obvious signs of damage or restoration. There are one or two tiny glaze imperfections visible to the inside of the neck, in keeping with the nature of the artist's materials and techniques, which do not impact the overall appearance of the work, and are only visible upon extremely close inspection. The work appears in excellent overall condition. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work, or would like any further images.
"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
The present work has been requested for inclusion in a centenary exhibition to take place at the Victoria Art Gallery, Bath in 2019. The exhibition is being organised in conjunction with the Artist’s Estate. For further information visit www.jamestower.co.uk