Seated Grotesque Figure Martin Brothers

Unique Seated Grotesque Jar and Cover 1899

modeled as a grotesque seated figure

Sculptured by Robert Wallace Martin, April 1899 Salt-glazed stoneware, the seated creature with protruding back and puffed chest, its claws clutching its feet, casting a slight sideways glance and grin, in a semi-matte glaze, 7 1/2 in ( 19.1 cm ) high.

incised: R.W.Martin + Bros London + Southall 4-1899

Exhibited at the Master Piece Collection, London 2013 Sinai & Sons