William Staite Murray

Acquired by the present owner in 1987
Private Collection, U.K.

Structurally sound, there is an extremely tiny, very fine, small possible hairline to the rim, and only noticeable upon extremely close inspection. There is also a small further old loss to the bottom of the foot, visible upon closer inspection. There are one or two further very minor firing imperfection, in keeping with the nature of the artist's techniques and materials, and only visible upon very close inspection, but these excepting the work appears in very good overall condition. Please contact 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.
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‘I would ask you to consider Pottery not only for its utility, but also to see it as an abstract plastic art. It is in fact a very pure art, a direct formal expression, abstract in the sense that it is non-representation… It connects the art of painting and sculpture, if sculpture is taken in its wide sense and its aesthetic power is equal to either’

William Staite Murray, 1935