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DAME LUCIE RIE | Bottle Vase with Flaring Rim
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Lucie Rie
- Bottle Vase with Flaring Rim
- impressed with Artist's seal
- porcelain with an all-over manganese glaze, blue flaring rim and sgraffito design
- height: 22.5cm.; 9in
- um 1980
Provenance
Kunstkammer Köster, Mönchengladbach, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
Structurally sound with no obvious signs of damage or restoration. There are some extremely tiny instances of very light pitting to the glaze visible upon extremely close inspection, in keeping with the nature of the artist's techniques and materials. The name 'RIE' has been written in pen to the underside of the unglazed porcelain foot, not visible when the work is standing. The work appears in excellent overall condition. Inspected under ultraviolet light. Please contact the department on+44 (0) 207 293 6424 with 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."