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Lucie Rie and Hans Coper
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
- Lucie Rie and Hans Coper
- Teacup & Saucer
- impressed with both potter's seals
- porcelain with manganese and sgraffito decoration
- height: 9cm.; 3½in.
- Executed circa 1953.
Condition
All works are damaged.
The cups:
There is a fine hairline crack to one, and cracks and a chip to the rim of the other.
The saucer (diameter 13cm.):
There is a fine hairline crack, with two small chips to the rim.
The two plates (18cm. diameter):
There is a large chip to the extreme edge of one; the second in good condition.
The milkjug:
There is a crack running down the length of the jug.
Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any further 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."
Catalogue Note
A damaged and incomplete set also comprising of a matching teacup and two saucers, both by Rie and Coper, and a milkjug with Rie's stamp, all also damaged.