Lucie Rie (Austrian/British, 1902-1995), Two Early Pouring Jugs, circa 1943

Earthenware, unglazed red body with creamy white tin glaze to the interiors, the larger Jug with pulled side handle, impressed RIE seal Larger Jug: H 13.0cm, W 18.6cm, D 10.5cm; Small Jug: H 6.6cm, W 6.8cm, D 6.5cm PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Somerset EXHIBITED: 'Lucie Rie, Part I', Galerie Besson, London 4 March - 4 April 1992; where acquired by the present owner. 'Lucie Rie', Crafts Council, 1992, no.3.4 REFERENCE: 'These rounded earthenware pots were made in the 1940s, during an interlude when Lucie Rie was influenced by Bernard Leach and English medieval forms. The earliest examples have fine throwing rings and turned ridges; they are marked 'RIE', impressed in a bar shape. 'Lucie Rie', Crafts Council, 1992; exhibition catalogue, extract p.30. CONDITION: The larger jug with historic restoration to the turned out pouring lip, the smaller jug with historic restoration to the rim. Otherwise in good condition. Detailed condition report available on request. ceramics

Estimate:£1,500

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