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Dame Lucie Rie
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Dame Lucie Rie
- Cylindrical Vase
- impressed with Artist's seal
- porcelain with a golden bronze and pink sgraffito decoration
- height: 25.5cm.; 10in.
- Executed circa 1980.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by Rollo and Marion Ballantyne
Their sale, Bonhams London, 22nd June 1995, lot 62, where acquired by the present owner
Their sale, Bonhams London, 22nd June 1995, lot 62, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
Structurally sound. There are some very minor instances of pitting to the pink glaze, only visible upon very close inspection and in keeping with the nature of the artist's materials and techniques. This 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 queries 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."