A Private Collection of Martin Brothers Stoneware

December 06, 2017

LOT 67

Lot 67

Martin Brothers Stoneware Small Grotesque Creature, c.1890

Martin Brothers Stoneware Small Grotesque Creature, c.1890
Lot 67 Details
Martin Brothers Stoneware Small Grotesque Creature, c.1890

the seated beast modelled with curled tail and raised head with open mouth, coloured in tones of brown, blue and black
height 3.2" — 8.2 cm.
incised R.W. Martin Bros. / London & / Southall

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $6,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Martin Brothers Stoneware Small Grotesque Creature, c.1890
  • Martin Brothers Stoneware Small Grotesque Creature, c.1890
  • Martin Brothers Stoneware Small Grotesque Creature, c.1890
Provenance:

Label with Sotheby’s, The Harriman Judd Collection

Literature:

Illustrated by Malcolm Haslam in The Martin Brothers Potters, 1978, p. 62, fig. IX

CONDITION DETAILS

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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