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Bernard Leach
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Bernard Leach
- 'Leaping Deer' tile
- signed with monogram and Leach Pottery monogram; impressed with Leach Pottery seals to the reverse
- stoneware with brushed design
- 10 by 10cm.; 4 by 4in.
- Executed in the late-1930s.
Provenance
Wills Lane Gallery, St Ives
Acquired by David Bowie in 1996
Acquired by David Bowie in 1996
Condition
The tile is sound. There are some very minor tiny abrasions to the edges upon very close inspection. There are some tiny scattered firing imperfections to the glaze, including some light spots of crawling. There are a few very light scratches to the glaze in the upper left quadrant. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition.
Please telephone 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."