An impressive Martin Brothers stoneware grotesque vase, dated 1911, compressed ovoid form, modelled with two grotesque lizard handles, the vase with incised ware ripples, matt brown and tan glazed highlighted with green incised 11-1911 Martin Brothers London & Southall, 21cm. high Provenance Samuel Avery, purchased directly from the Martin Brothers. Private collection. Literature Malcolm Haslam The Martin Brothers Potters, Richard Dennis Publications, page 144, figure 226 for an identical example illustrated.

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