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R.W. Martin & Brothers
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- R.W. Martin & Brothers
- Grotesque Bird Jar and Cover
- signed, dated 1 . 1899 and inscribed to the neck
- salt-glazed stoneware
- height (including base): 24cm.; 9in.
modelled as a bird of prey with finely painted feathers, ebonised wood base, dated 1899, incised marks to inside of cover,
Condition
Structurally sound with no obvious signs of damage or restoration.
There are a couple of historic stress fractures to the inside of the foot, at the point at which the body is affixed to the wooden base. This is inherent with the nature of the manufacturing process. There is also some light rusting to these screws visible to the interior of the body. This excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition. Housed on a dark wooden base.
Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."