DAME LUCIE RIE
1902-1995

PROPERTY FROM THE SWEETAPLE COLLECTION, SYDNEY

DAME LUCIE RIE

1902-1995
Vase (circa 1970)

volcanic stoneware with a chartreuse glaze
the body of flared form reducing to a circular foot, impressed with artist's seal 'LR'
8.5 cm high

Provenance

Dame Lucie Rie, London
Dr & Mrs W.S. Sweetapple, Sydney, acquired from the above

Condition Report

The foot rim fluoresces in places under UV lamp inspection and is likely to have been retouched; there is a slight satin quality to the finish on the rim in these areas. Top rim and body in good order and free from damage; UV inspection did not indicate any other areas of possible repair.

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