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James Tower
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- James Tower
- “Waving reeds” Vessel, No. 40
- incised James Tower/79
- etched and layered glazed earthenware
Provenance
Art Latitude, New York
Bonhams London, Contemporary Ceramics, March 21, 1991
Phillips New York, December 13, 2011, lot 17
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Bonhams London, Contemporary Ceramics, March 21, 1991
Phillips New York, December 13, 2011, lot 17
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
James Tower, Art Latitude, New York, January 8-February 2, 1980
Literature
Timothy Wilcox, The Ceramic Art of James Tower, Farnham, 2012, pp. 92 and 140
Condition
Overall in excellent original condition. With minor imperfections to the surface inherent to the medium and production technique. As seen in the catalogue illustration, this vase displays an intricate and highly nuanced decorative scheme to the glazed work. When viewed first hand, the vase presents with a slightly lighter brown color to the glaze. With minor dirt to the interior. This work presents with great scale, expressive and dynamic decoration to the glaze. A very rare work by the artist to appear on the market.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.