Lot 141
  • 141

Dame Lucie Rie

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • Dame Lucie Rie
  • Large 'Knitted' Bowl
  • impressed with Artist's seal
  • stoneware with an inlaid manganese and grey glaze
  • height: 12cm.; 5in.
  • diameter: 31.5cm.; 12½in.
  • Executed circa 1980.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owner, 12th August 1981

Condition

Structurally sound, with no obvious signs of damage or restoration. There is a firing imperfection to the inside, underside of the foot, inherent to the nature of the artist's techniques and materials. There are some light traces of surface matter to the underside of the foot. The work appears in excellent overall condition. Examined under ultraviolet light. Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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Catalogue Note

Together with a copy of the original purchase receipt.