A Private Collection of Martin Brothers Stoneware

December 06, 2017

LOT 54

Lot 54

Martin Brothers Unglazed Model of a Dead Parakeet, c.1890

Martin Brothers Unglazed Model of a Dead Parakeet, c.1890
Lot 54 Details
Martin Brothers Unglazed Model of a Dead Parakeet, c.1890

lying on a rectangular slab
12.6" x 4.3" — 32 x 11 cm.
incised R.W. Martin / Martin Bros. London & Southall

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $4,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Martin Brothers Unglazed Model of a Dead Parakeet, c.1890
  • Martin Brothers Unglazed Model of a Dead Parakeet, c.1890
  • Martin Brothers Unglazed Model of a Dead Parakeet, c.1890
  • Martin Brothers Unglazed Model of a Dead Parakeet, c.1890
  • Martin Brothers Unglazed Model of a Dead Parakeet, c.1890
Provenance:

Richard Dennis, London

Literature:

See Haslam, Malcolm, The Martin Brothers Potters, 1978, p.91: “... A dead parakeet modelled by Wallace had been sent to him by his wife’s brother who had kept the bird as a pet.” and fig.127

Note:

Label affixed to the base reads: “MADE BY ROBERT MARTIN, SOUTHALL. BOUGHT FROM HIM IN 1922 / WHICH WAS THE LAST TIME I SAW HIM. HE DIED IN 1923. / J.N.L”

CONDITION DETAILS

Soiled; otherwise substantially in good condition

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  • 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.)

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