Rare Robert Wallace Martin Terra-Cotta Plaque
By Robert Wallace Martin
Located in Katonah, NY
A rare terra cotta plaque by Robert Wallace Martin, titled "A Girl at a Spring", depicting a maiden in a rocky landscape, classically dressed and with a ewer, possibly representing Hebe, the plaque incised “R.W. MARTIN. 1868. Sc.” and impressed “R.W.M.”, English, 1868. 25.75 ins. high, 12.75 ins. wide. Robert Wallace Martin, who died in 1923, was a sculptor by training, having studied with the English architectural sculptor, J.B. Phillips. He also took classes at the Lambeth School of Art. In 1873 Martin founded Martinware Pottery in Fulham, soon after involving his brothers Edwin, Walter and Charles in the business. The Martin Brothers were primarily known for fantastical vessels, lidded jars, and other art pottery, mostly with bird (called “Wally Birds...
Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Robert Wallace Martin Building and Garden Elements
Terracotta
