The Martin Brothers Potters - 24th October 2006

Lot 23

'Will Childerhouse - The Norwich Bellman' a stoneware portrait figure by Robert Wallace Martin

Estimate £5,000 - £8,000 | Hammer £10000

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Description

'Will Childerhouse - The Norwich Bellman' a stoneware portrait figure by Robert Wallace Martin, believed to be unique, covered in a matt white glaze, on ebonised wood base incised to the base The Norwich Bellman 1891 R W Martin & Bros London & Southall 7-1900, Richard Dennis paper label, raised arm restuck 17cm. high Provenance Sotheby's 14th June 1973 lot 189 sold for 200 Martin Brothers Exhibition, Richard Dennis 1978, catalogue number 255 Malcolm Haslam The Martin Brothers Potters, Richard Dennis illustrated page 83.