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Lucie Rie
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Bowl, 1970s
- impressed with artist's seal
- ceramic
- 11 H x 23 D cm. (4 1/4 x 9 in.)
porcelain, manganese glaze, sgraffito and inlay
Provenance
Henry Rothschild, Primavera, Cambridge
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1978
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1978
Literature
John Houston, ed., Lucie Rie: a survey of her life and work, London, 1981, p. 70, nos. 71-77 for relatable forms and technique
Tony Birks, Lucie Rie, Dorset, 1987, p. 67 for an explanation of the technique, pp. 117, 142-143 for an example of a relatable forms and technique
Cyril Frankel, Modern Pots: Hans Coper, Lucie Rie & their Contemporaries, The Lisa Sainsbury Collection, Norwich, 2000, p. 117 for a relatable example
Tony Birks, Lucie Rie, Dorset, 1987, p. 67 for an explanation of the technique, pp. 117, 142-143 for an example of a relatable forms and technique
Cyril Frankel, Modern Pots: Hans Coper, Lucie Rie & their Contemporaries, The Lisa Sainsbury Collection, Norwich, 2000, p. 117 for a relatable example
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age. The bowl has been inspected under ultra violet light and it appears that no restoration has been undertaken.
"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."