Lot 49
- 49
DAME LUCIE RIE | White Bowl with Flaring Bronzed Rim
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Lucie Rie
- White Bowl with Flaring Bronzed Rim
- impressed with Artist's seal
- stoneware with a matt white glaze and bronzed rim
- height: 6cm.; 2¼in.
- diameter: 15cm.; 6in.
- Executed circa the 1980s.
Provenance
Private Collection, U.K.
Condition
There is an extremely fine firing imperfection visible to the underside of the rim, measuring approximately 1cm. in length. This is only visible upon extremely close inspection, and would have occurred before or during the firing process, with the glaze running into the slight hairline. This excepting the work appears in very good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of damage or restoration. 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."