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DAME LUCIE RIE | Footed Bowl
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Dame Lucie Rie
- Footed Bowl
- impressed with Artist's seal
- porcelain with a golden manganese glaze, terracotta banding with sgraffito decoration and a turquoise ring to the interior and exterior
- height: 10.5cm.; 4in.
- diameter: 15.5cm.; 6¼in.
- Executed circa 1980.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owner in the late 1980s
Condition
Structurally sound, with no obvious signs of damage or restoration. There are some slight areas of unevenness to the rim from throwing, which are in keeping with the nature of the artist's techniques and materials. There are also small signs of unevenness to the unglazed porcelain foot, again in keeping with the manufacturing process. These excepting 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.
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."