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R. W. Martin Bros.
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- A monumental bird jar and cover
- the cover with an incised band, incised 'R W. Martin Sc, Southall pottery, 2.11.1882', top of the jar incised '2.11.82' and to its base a vignette incised '2.11, RW Martin London & Southall. 1882.'
- 63.5cm. high overall;
- 2ft 1in.
stoneware, modelled with one eye half closed and the other wide open, his wings and legs giving the impression of a tailcoat and trousers, on ebonised wooden base
Provenance
The Harriman Judd Collection of British Art Pottery, Sotheby's, New York, 22 January 2001, lot 239
Exhibited
Boobies, Boojums and Snarks - The Ceramic Curiosities of the Martin Brothers 1880-1914, The Jordan-Volpe Gallery, New York, November 1981 to February 1982, no. 1 on the catalogue exhibition list
Condition
An enormous piece in good overall condition. There is an area above the left eye where the glaze adhered to the body and this has been partially coloured in black and is not very noticable. This overall area is approximately 3.5cm. long by 1.4cm. wide. There are several short firing flaws to the neck of the bird in particular a mark to the depression on the bird's chest, where the beak sits when the cover is placed. From this there is a faint haircrack which is approximately 4cm. long and this then forms a T-shape and the top of the 'T' is approximately 2cm. long. There is a small patch of overpainting close to the rim of the front of the neck, it is approximately 3cm. long by 1cm. wide and is not immediately obvious. There is a tiny chip to the rim of the cover which is less than 1cm. long and 2mm. wide. Overall there are some typical firing flaws including to the tail feathers where there is a flaw, approximately 8cm. long, only visible from the back and another between the toes of the right foot this is approximately 4cm. long. The ebonised base is rather worn. An exceptional example and probably the largest to come onto the market in recent years.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."