A Martin Brothers stoneware miniature bird by Robert Wallace Martin, modelled with claw feet,

A Martin Brothers stoneware miniature bird by Robert Wallace Martin, modelled with claw feet, standing with wings tucked in and angled thoughtful gaze, glazed blue and ochre on a buff ground, on ebonised wood base, incised 6-13 R W Martin & Bros Southall, 7.8cm. high

Provenance

Private collection.

The Martin Brothers Potters, Woolley and Wallis Auctioneers, 24th October 2006, lot 58

Private collection.

Literature

Malcolm Haslam The Martin Brothers Potters, Richard Dennis, page 112 figure XVI for a comparable bird illustrated.