876/​1539

Lucie Rie (b. Wien 1902, d. London 1995)

Small footed porcelain bowl. Decorated with pale grey glaze with few ochre elements. The upper rim with bronze band. Foot rim unglazed. Marked monogram LR. Made circa 1980. Unique. H. 5,6 cm. Diam. 7,2 cm.

Provenance: Danish private collection. Originally acquired at a gallery in England, hence by descent in the family.

Lucie Rie came to England as a refugee in 1938 at the age of 36. Before this, she had studied with Michael Powolny in her native city of Vienna. She later became one of England's most cherished ceramicists in the post-war era, and she is today known worldwide for her noteworthy, yet never intrusive, bowls and vases. Rie's design is generally characterized by being strong, spartan and simple, which has made her an exponent of Modernist and innovative ceramics.

This lot is subject to Artist's Royalty.
Additional Remarks

Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.

Auction

Design: Evening sale, 6 December 2017

Category
Estimate

10,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

70,000 DKK