Lot 138
  • 138

Dame Lucie Rie

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • Dame Lucie Rie
  • White Bowl with Bronzed Rim
  • impressed with Artist's seal
  • stoneware with a thick white glaze and bronzed rim
  • height: 9.5cm.; 3¾in.
  • diameter: 22.5cm.; 9in.
  • Executed circa the 1970s.

Provenance

Gifted by the Artist to the family of the present owners in the 1970s

Condition

Structurally sound, with no obvious signs of damage or restoration. There is a crackle to the white glaze , most visible to the interior, and in keeping with the nature of the artist's techniques and materials. There are a few very minor glaze imperfections visible to the interior, again, in keeping with the nature of the artist's techniques and materials. There are a few tiny traces or light surface dirt and possible matter, but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition, with a strong glaze pattern to the rim. Inspected under ultraviolet light. 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."

Catalogue Note

'Rie brought to British studio pottery a connection with design and architecture, a much-needed confidence in decorative art and a touch of metropolitan chic.'

Edmund de Waal, 2011