Phillips, London, "Art Nouveau, Decorative Arts and Studio Ceramics," October 20, 1988, lot 457 Dr. Jim Wilkes, 1988-1996 Phillips, London, “Applied Arts (1860 to the present Day) Part I,” July 9, 1996, lot 281 Private collection, UK
Benjamin Disraeli caricatured as a fantastical bird jar and cover
May 1889 Salt-glazed stoneware, ebonized wood. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm) high Collar incised with R.W. Martin + Brothers London + Southall/.V./1889 and interior of collar with RWM, base incised with R.W. Martin + Brothers/V/1889/London + Southall.
Estimate $100,000 - 150,000
Sold for $233,000
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