21st Sep, 2019 10:00
Fine Art, Antiques & Jewellery including a large Collection of Martin Brothers Pottery
A Martin Brothers figure study titled 'The Potter' produced by Robert Wallace Martin and probably depicting Walter Martin seated at the wheel, this later model being one of a trio originally produced in 1879 (the others being 'The Bench Boy' and 'The Wheel Boy'), 17 cm high, signed 'RW Martin' to the base and dated 8-1917. Literature: Malcolm Haslam: The Martin Brothers Potters, published 1978 by Richard Dennis; pages 78 and 79. Provenance:Â Part of a single owner collection originally acquired directly from the Martin Brothers Pottery, by Samuel L. M. Avery Esq., a master builder and resident of Southall. Avery was a friend and acquaintance of the Martin family, often visiting the pottery where he bought pieces directly from them for his own collection. The collection was inherited by his descendants and has remained in the family ever since, only being recently discovered following the passing of his daughter.
Sold for £4,100
A Martin Brothers figure study titled 'The Potter' produced by Robert Wallace Martin and probably depicting Walter Martin seated at the wheel, this later model being one of a trio originally produced in 1879 (the others being 'The Bench Boy' and 'The Wheel Boy'), 17 cm high, signed 'RW Martin' to the base and dated 8-1917. Literature: Malcolm Haslam: The Martin Brothers Potters, published 1978 by Richard Dennis; pages 78 and 79. Provenance:Â Part of a single owner collection originally acquired directly from the Martin Brothers Pottery, by Samuel L. M. Avery Esq., a master builder and resident of Southall. Avery was a friend and acquaintance of the Martin family, often visiting the pottery where he bought pieces directly from them for his own collection. The collection was inherited by his descendants and has remained in the family ever since, only being recently discovered following the passing of his daughter.
