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Lucie Rie
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Composite Vase, circa 1979
- impressed with artist's seal
- glazed stoneware
- 30.5 H cm. (12 in.)
glazed stoneware
Literature
Tony Birks, op. cit., pp. 183, 189
Oliver Watson, British Studio Pottery: The Victoria and Albert Museum Collection, London, 1990, p. 108, no. 85
Margot Coatts, ed., Lucie Rie & Hans Coper - Potters in Parallel, exh. cat., London, 1997, p. 91
Oliver Watson, British Studio Pottery: The Victoria and Albert Museum Collection, London, 1990, p. 108, no. 85
Margot Coatts, ed., Lucie Rie & Hans Coper - Potters in Parallel, exh. cat., London, 1997, p. 91
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age. The vase has been inspected under ultra violet light and it appears that no restoration has been undertaken. A very small trace of adhesive residue around the base of the vase which possibly was used to stabilise the vase in the stand.
"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."