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Dame Lucie Rie
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Dame Lucie Rie
- Trio of Bowls
- each impressed with Artist's seal
- earthenware
- tallest height: 6cm.; 2½in.
- largest diameter: 12cm; 4¾in.
- Executed circa 1949.
Provenance
Private Collection
Erskine Hall & Coe, London, where acquired by the present owner
Erskine Hall & Coe, London, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
Structurally sound, there is a tiny, old hairline visible to the rim of the largest bowl. This has been cleaned, and is only visible upon extremely close inspection. There is a light crackle to the interior white glazes of each bowl, together with some further very light traces of surface dirt to the exterior unglazed terracotta, again, only visible upon very close inspection. There are also some extremely tiny instances of very light pitting to the white glaze on the well of the largest bowl, which is in keeping with the nature of the artist's techniques and materials. This excepting the works appear in very good overall condition. Inspected under ultraviolet light.
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.
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."