Lot 54
  • 54

Dame Lucie Rie

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Dame Lucie Rie
  • Blue 'bulb' vase
  • impressed with potter's seal
  • stoneware with a blue and grey pitted glaze
  • height: 21cm.; 8¼in.

Provenance

Private Collection

Condition

There are three minor firing cracks visible to the inside top lip, upon close inspection, but no obvious signs of damage or restoration. There is a tiny speck of surface matter to the underside of the belly, but this excepting the work appears in very good overall condition. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"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."