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Leza McVey
Estimate
18,000 - 26,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Leza McVey
- "Ceramic Form #30"
- with applied fabric and paper labels
glazed earthenware
- Height: 13 1/4 inches
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, December 15, 2006, lot 171
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Martin Eidelberg, The Ceramic Forms of Leza McVey, New York, 2002, pp. 18 and 64 (for a similar example)
Condition
Overall in good condition. The stopper of the vase has an old amateur restoration, which appears to have re-glued the portion of the stopper which is within the bottle when in place. A nail was also inserted into the standard of the stopper as part of this restoration and the nailhead is visible at the base of the standard. Once the stopper is placed, these restorations are visible. The body of the base is executed in a deep brown tone to a rich russet brown creating further depth in the work. One the back feet appears to have been professionally restored and is currently stable. There is a restored hairline crack visible on close inspection. The piece presents with a beautiful tone and with a strong sculptural presence.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.