A GROUP OF UNIQUE VESSELS, 2015

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IAN GARRETT (B. 1971)
A GROUP OF UNIQUE VESSELS, 2015
burnished and saggar-fired terracotta
13 in. (33 cm.) high tallest; 10 ¾ in. (27 cm.) wide
signed and dated to underside

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These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 20%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. Where applicable Customs duty will be charged (per rate specified by HMRC guidance) on the Hammer price and VAT will be payable at 20% on duty. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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Lot Essay

Garrett uses only his hands and the simplest tools and natural materials to create his work. Each piece is built up with the coil and pinch technique. After careful scraping and smoothing, lines are impressed individually into the clay with the edge of a mussel shell and the remaining surface finely burnishing with agate pebbles. The finished pieces are saggar-fired a lustrous black using wood and bark.

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