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DAME LUCIE RIE | Emerald Green Bowl with Bronzed Rim
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Lucie Rie
- Emerald Green Bowl with Bronzed Rim
- impressed with Artist’s seal
- porcelain with an all-over green glaze and bronzed rim
- height: 10cm.; 4in.
- diameter: 21.5cm.; 8½in.
- Executed in 1987.
Provenance
Fischer Fine Art, London, where acquired by the late owner, 14th October 1987
Exhibited
London, Fischer Fine Art, The Stamp of Fame, 14th October - 6th November 1987, un-numbered exhibition.
Condition
Structurally sound with no obvious signs of damage or restoration. There is a slightly thicker spot of glaze to the bronzed rim, and a very light crackle to the green glaze of the interior, both in keeping with the nature of the artist's techniques and materials. The work appears in excellent overall condition with a rich, luscious glaze and some lovely textured passages of bronzing to the rim. Inspected under ultraviolet light. 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."
"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
Together with a copy of the original purchase receipt.