Lot 77
  • 77

DAME LUCIE RIE | Small Oval Bowl

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Lucie Rie
  • Small Oval Bowl
  • height: 5.5cm.; 2in.
  • diameter: 10.5cm.; 4¼in.
  • Executed in 1954-6.

Condition

Structurally sound with no obvious signs of damage or restoration. There are a couple of tiny glaze imperfections, including small pitting spots visible upon very close inspection. There is some light surface dirt but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of damage or restoration. Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any further requests 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."