Fine Arts and Crafts - 22nd June 2016
Lot 77
A rare Martin Brothers stoneware imp musician designed by Robert Wallace Martin
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £2400
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Description
A rare Martin Brothers stoneware imp musician designed by Robert Wallace Martin, modelled seated with a drum and drum sticks, glazed in cream, on ebonised wood base, incised Martin Bros, professionally restored arms and small bruise to hair, 13cm. high
Literature
Malcolm Haslam The Martin Brothers Potters, Richard Dennis Publications, page 135 figure 209 for a comparable example of an imp musician.