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Dame Lucie Rie
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Dame Lucie Rie
- Water pot
- impressed with Artist's seal
- stoneware with a brown and cream sgraffito design
- height: 22cm.; 8¾in.
- Executed circa the 1950s.
Provenance
Private Collection, New Zealand
Exhibited
New Zealand, The Dowse Art Museum, Lucie Rie: A New Zealand Connection, 16th May - 26th July 2015, un-numbered exhibition.
Condition
There appears an old area of restoration to the back of the neck, opposite the spout. This has been sprayed, and is partially visible to the naked eye. There are some tiny spots of pitting to the white glaze, visible upon very close inspection, together with some very minor traces of surface dirt. Inspected under ultraviolet light.
Please contact 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."