$40,000
Unusual firing to piece. Professional restoration to 1 1/2" x 1/2" area near corner of beak. Several small flecks around opening of base, one tiny chip/glaze pop to base of head near collar. Minor, post-manufacture line to base through mark. ROBERT W. MARTIN (1843 - 1923); MARTIN BROTHERS Bird tobacco jar, England, 1898; Salt-glazed stoneware, ebonized wood; Head and base incised 'Martin Bros. London and Southall 1-1898'; On base: 11" x 6"; Provenance: Rago Auctions, Early 20th C. Design, 26 October 2013, lot 125; Collection of Andrew Furer; Exhibited: The Martin Brothers, Gallery 532, New York, 1995 England
Auctioneer:
Rago
Date:
2019-09-21