HANS COPER
1920-1981
'Cycladic' Vase (circa 1975)
Estimate $20,000 – $30,000
PROPERTY FROM THE SWEETAPLE COLLECTION, SYDNEY
HANS COPER
1920-1981
'Cycladic' Vase (circa 1975)
earthenware with matt glaze
the slender flattened form thrown and assembled on a circular foot, impressed with artist's seal 'HC'
21 cm high
- Lot Sold SOLD
Provenance
Dame Lucie Rie, London
Dr & Mrs W.S. Sweetapple, Sydney, acquired from the above
Condition Report
Inspection under UV light fluoresced at the point where the body joins the base; according to the vendor, this relates to the insertion of a stainless steel rod between the base and the body during the process of creation as an armature for extra support and is not a repair. 'Flea-bight' loss to the rim, less than 1mm in area. UV light and visual inspection did not indicate any other areas of damage.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
AU0829 |
24 Oct 2018 |
Melbourne
6 pm