A Private Collection of Martin Brothers Stoneware

December 06, 2017

LOT 22

Lot 22

Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1880

Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1880
Lot 22 Details
Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1880

the plump bird modelled with pointed beak and webbed feet, coloured in tones of blue, green, brown and cream
restored
height 9" — 22.8 cm.
incised under the base and head R.W. Martin / London & Southall and dated 1-1880

Estimate $10,000-$15,000

Realised: $28,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1880
  • Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1880
  • Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1880
Provenance:

Christie’s, London, March 29th, 2001, lot 28

CONDITION DETAILS

Professional restoration to the body, feet and head; minor glaze chips to feather edges at collar

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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.