A Private Collection of Martin Brothers Stoneware

December 06, 2017

LOT 66

Lot 66

Martin Brothers Stoneware Grotesque Creature, 1880

Martin Brothers Stoneware Grotesque Creature, 1880
Lot 66 Details
Martin Brothers Stoneware Grotesque Creature, 1880

the beast seated on its haunches, modelled with open mouth and coloured in tones of blue, green and brown
tail restored
height 4.1" — 10.4 cm.
inscribed CM monogram, incised Martin / London dated 6. / 1880

Estimate $3,000-$4,000

Realised: $11,875
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Martin Brothers Stoneware Grotesque Creature, 1880
  • Martin Brothers Stoneware Grotesque Creature, 1880
  • Martin Brothers Stoneware Grotesque Creature, 1880

CONDITION DETAILS

Tail has some professional restoration; otherwise in good condition

LOT 66
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.