Lucie Rie

Lucie Rie (Gomperz) was born in Vienna. From the very beginning of her career as a potter she made distinctly original earthenware influenced by jewellery rather than the ceramics of the time. In 1937 she won a silver medal at the Paris International Exhibition and by the Second World War she was well known in Europe. In the same year she moved to England, where her work and life were profoundly influenced by Hans Coper, one of the world's leading potters. Functional tableware with delicate sgraffitto decoration is typical of Rie's style. She taught at the Camberwell School of Art and in 1968 won an OBE. Rie's work is held in many private collections and can be seen at the V & A Museum.

Stoneware Bottle
Straight-sided, pinky-brown.