Lot 355
  • 355

Dame Lucie Rie

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • Dame Lucie Rie
  • Shallow bowl
  • impressed with potter's seal
  • stoneware with cream and manganese glaze
  • diameter: 29cm.; 11½in.
  • Executed circa 1948.

Provenance

Primavera Gallery, London, where acquired by the previous owners, 1948
Sale, Tennants Leyburn, 20th May 2006, lot 53, where acquired by the present owner

Condition

Structurally sound. There are some tiny traces of very minor pitting to the glaze, only visible upon extremely close inspection, 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 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."