A Martin Brothers stoneware Monk bird jar and cover by Robert Wallace Martin

A Martin Brothers stoneware Monk bird jar and cover by Robert Wallace Martin, modelled upright stance with wings tucked into its sides, forward open beak and shaved head, glazed in shades of green and blue incised Martin Bros, London & Southall 7-1900 to head and base rim, restoration to eyebrow 23.5cm. high Provenance Sotheby's New York 16th March 1999 lot 73