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DAME LUCIE RIE | Large Stoneware Bowl
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Lucie Rie
- Large Stoneware Bowl
- impressed with Artist's seal
- stoneware with an all-over grey/blue flecked glaze and an exposed central ring
- height: 8cm.; 3¼in.
- diameter: 28cm.; 11in.
- Executed circa the late 1960s.
Provenance
Private Collection, London
Condition
Structurally sound. There is an unevenness to the extreme edges of the rim which is most probably in keeping with the nature of the artist's techniques and materials. There are some minor instances of crawling and glaze irregularity which again in keeping with the nature of the artist's techniques and materials. This excepting the work appears in very good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals a very small area of fluorescence and retouching to a tiny rim chip. This is not visible to the naked eye, and has been very sensitively executed. 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."