Lot 21
  • 21

Bernard Leach

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Bernard Leach
  • Jar
  • impressed with Leach Pottery, St. Ives seal and with painted number 91.2.347
  • glazed earthenware

Provenance

Parker B. Poe, Thomasville, GA
Brunk Auctions, Asheville, NC, September 7, 2008, lot 988
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Literature

Oliver Watson, Studio Pottery, London, 1993, p. 205 (for a related work in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum)
Jo Lauria, Color and Fire:  Defining Moments in Studio Ceramics, 1950-2000, New York, 2000, p. 88 (for a related work in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art)

Condition

Overall excellent condition. When examined under blacklight the vase shows no evidence of prior restoration. With some irregularities in the surface, which are inherent in the making. The subtle decorative scheme is beautifully executed.
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.
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