Cyril Frankel, commissioned directly from the artist, 1961 Private collection
Exhibited
‘Lucie Rie: A Retrospective Exhibition of Earthenware, Stoneware and Porcelain 1926-1967', The Arts Council Gallery, London, 15 July-12 August; The Midland Group Galleries, Nottingham, 26 August-9 September; The City Art Gallery, Bristol, 7-29 October 1967, cat. 267
Literature
Lucie Rie: A Retrospective Exhibition of Earthenware, Stoneware and Porcelain 1926-1967, exh. cat., The Arts Council Gallery, London, 1967, listed p. 30 Tony Birks, Lucie Rie, Catrine, 2009, illustrated p. 54
Catalogue Essay
The present lot is the only known piece of furniture ever created by Lucie Rie. The frame was designed in collaboration with the Italian post-war artist Vilmo Gilbello.
Property formerly in the Collection of Cyril Frankel