Martin Boyd pottery was established in 1946 by Guy Martin Boyd, a member of the Boyd family of artists. The company's roots can be traced back to the Boyd family's long history of artistic expression, with several generations of the family known for their contributions to Australian art.

Guy Martin Boyd was the son of the painter Merric Boyd and brother of the renowned potter Arthur Boyd. He had a passion for pottery and spent time in England studying under Bernard Leach, a prominent figure in the studio pottery movement. Guy Martin Boyd returned to Australia in the late 1930s and began producing his own ceramics in a studio he set up in his family home.

In 1951 Guy Martin Boyd established his own pottery company in Cremorne, Victoria, with his wife, Sheila under the name Martin Boyd Pottery. The company quickly gained a reputation for producing more...

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Martin Boyd plate painted with a profile of an Aboriginal, 18.5…

Aboriginal Profile Plate by Martin Boyd (Cracked)

Martin Boyd plate painted with a profile of an Aboriginal, 18.5 cm Dia, (cracked)

Martin Boyd blue floral pottery vase, a Guy Boyd yellow pottery…

Floral Vase, Yellow Jug & Hand-Painted Dish Set

Martin Boyd blue floral pottery vase, a Guy Boyd yellow pottery jug, and a hand-painted porcelain dish signed 'D. Lands', (3 items), the vase 6.5 cm high

Two various Martin Boyd Australian pottery pieces including…

Martin Boyd Pottery Bowls with Figures

Two various Martin Boyd Australian pottery pieces including 'Little Bo Beep,' bowl, diameter 16 cm, and a bowl with figure of Indigenous boy, diameter 11 cm, each with incised signature to base.

Martin Boyd Australian pottery sugar bowl lidded sugar bowl,…

Blossom Decorated Martin Boyd Pottery Sugar Bowl

Martin Boyd Australian pottery sugar bowl lidded sugar bowl, blossom decorated, inscribed to base, height 10 cm.

Two small Martin Boyd pottery bowls 12.5 cm diameter

Pair of Martin Boyd Pottery Bowls

Two small Martin Boyd pottery bowls 12.5 cm diameter

Martin Boyd squat vase, decorated with working lady and palm…

Martin Boyd Palm Lady Squat Vase

Martin Boyd squat vase, decorated with working lady and palm trees, signed to base, height 8 cm approx

Martin Boyd Australian pottery jug, decorated with milk lady to…

Martin Boyd Milk Jug with Lady and Buckets Decoration

Martin Boyd Australian pottery jug, decorated with milk lady to one side and the other milk buckets, signed to base, height 9.5 cm approx

Martin Boyd Australian pottery beaker, decorated with Spanish…

Martin Boyd Pottery Beaker with Spanish Lady and Floral Design

Martin Boyd Australian pottery beaker, decorated with Spanish lady to one side and floral the other,signed to base, height 9.5 cm approx

Three small & two large Martin Boyd ramekins, one ramilin has a…

Martin Boyd Ramekins: 3 Small, 2 Large, 1 Repaired

Three small & two large Martin Boyd ramekins, one ramilin has a break & repair to handle

Martin Boyd Australian pottery 'ballerina' beaker, signed to…

Signed Martin Boyd Ballerina Beaker, 9.5cm

Martin Boyd Australian pottery 'ballerina' beaker, signed to base, height 9.5 cm approx

Martin Boyd hand painted ceramic posy vase painted decoration…

Hand-painted Dancer Ceramic Posy Vase

Martin Boyd hand painted ceramic posy vase painted decoration of a dancer, on blue ground, inscribed signature to base, height 8 cm

A Martin Boyd ashtray, a cigar cutter & two Matchbox holders

A Martin Boyd ashtray, a cigar cutter & two Matchbox holders

Five vintage Martin Boyd ramekins, signed to base

Signed Martin Boyd Vintage Ramekins Set

Five vintage Martin Boyd ramekins, signed to base

Martin Boyd hand painted lidded sugar bowl decorated with…

Hand-Painted Horse Sugar Bowl by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd hand painted lidded sugar bowl decorated with figure of a prancing horse, inscribed signature to base, rim chips to bowl, height 10 cm

Two pairs of Australian pottery ramekins in black, green & blue,…

Martin Boyd Pottery Ramekins in Black, Green & Blue

Two pairs of Australian pottery ramekins in black, green & blue, signed Martin Boyd, 13 x 5 x 10 cm

Small Martin Boyd vase and Remued basket (unmarked)

Martin Boyd vase and Remued basket

Small Martin Boyd vase and Remued basket (unmarked)

Martin Boyd Australian pottery plate with floral decoration,…

Floral Martin Boyd Pottery Plate (18.5 cm)

Martin Boyd Australian pottery plate with floral decoration, diameter 18.5 cm

Martin Boyd Australian pottery 'ballerina' bowl, diameter 12.5…

Martin Boyd Ballerina Bowl - 12.5cm Diameter

Martin Boyd Australian pottery 'ballerina' bowl, diameter 12.5 cm approx

A Martin Boyd bowl. Diameter 16 cm. Signed at base

Signed Martin Boyd Bowl - 16 cm Diameter

A Martin Boyd bowl. Diameter 16 cm. Signed at base

A Martin Boyd black water jug, small chip on lid

Martin Boyd Black Water Jug with Lid Chip

A Martin Boyd black water jug, small chip on lid

Martin Boyd ramekin

Martin Boyd Ramekin Dish

Martin Boyd ramekin

Martin Boyd dish, boats, 13.5 cm diameter

"Boat Scene" by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd dish, boats, 13.5 cm diameter

Martin Boyd Mexican themed wall plate, inscribed signature…

Mexican Wall Plate by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd Mexican themed wall plate, inscribed signature verso. Diameter 18 cm

A glazed slipware jar and cover by Martin Boyd, incised to base:…

Martin Boyd Glazed Slipware Jar and Cover

A glazed slipware jar and cover by Martin Boyd, incised to base: Martin Boyd, 15 cm high

Martin Boyd pottery plate. Decorated with period interior scene…

Martin Boyd Interior Scene Plate

Martin Boyd pottery plate. Decorated with period interior scene of mother and children. Incised signature verso. Diameter 31 cm

Martin Boyd, bowl, painted with bottle brush, signed to base,…

Bottle Brush Painted Bowl by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd, bowl, painted with bottle brush, signed to base, approx 19 cm diameter

Martin Boyd dish with fish

Boyd's Fish Dish

Martin Boyd dish with fish

Group seven Martin Boyd ramekins harlequin coloured ramekins,…

Harlequin Martin Boyd Ramekins with Signature and Chip

Group seven Martin Boyd ramekins harlequin coloured ramekins, one with rim chip, inscribed signature to bases.

Australian Martin Boyd ballerina items with pale blue background

Boyd's Ballerina on Pale Blue

Australian Martin Boyd ballerina items with pale blue background

Two Martin Boyd ceramic egg cups each hand painted decoration,…

Hand-painted Martin Boyd egg cups with under plates

Two Martin Boyd ceramic egg cups each hand painted decoration, with attached under plates, and with inscribed mark to base, diameter 10 cm each under plate.

Martin Boyd Pottery, Australia (1948-1961), Chinese scene bowl,…

Martin Boyd Pottery, Australia (1948-1961), Chinese scene bowl, glazed ceramic, incised signature to base, height 5.5 cm, diameter 15 cm

Martin Boyd ceramic mug

Boyd's Ceramic Mug

Martin Boyd ceramic mug

Signed Martin Boyd Australia plate, 26.5 cm deep,

Martin Boyd Signed Australia Plate - 26.5 cm Deep

Signed Martin Boyd Australia plate, 26.5 cm deep,

Martin Boyd dishes, with Mexican themed decoration, Diameters:…

Mexican-inspired Martin Boyd Dish Set

Martin Boyd dishes, with Mexican themed decoration, Diameters: 18 x 12 cm

Martin Boyd signed ceramic posy vase horse and rider painted…

Signed Martin Boyd Ceramic Horse and Rider Vase

Martin Boyd signed ceramic posy vase horse and rider painted decoration, signed to base, height 6.5 cm.

Pair Martin Boyd small bowls each with Australian Indigenous…

Indigenous Decorated Small Bowls by Martin Boyd

Pair Martin Boyd small bowls each with Australian Indigenous decoration, marked to base, diameter 8.5 cm each.

Australian Martin Boyd items including two dishes with boat…

Martin Boyd Boat Dishes and Floral Vase Set

Australian Martin Boyd items including two dishes with boat design and a floral vase

Martin Boyd square ceramic tile decorated with an aboriginal…

Aboriginal Figure Ceramic Tile by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd square ceramic tile decorated with an aboriginal figure and signature lower right, 15 cm x 15 cm

Martin Boyd ceramic bowl, decorated with painted figure of an…

Aboriginal Woman Ceramic Bowl by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd ceramic bowl, decorated with painted figure of an aboriginal woman, inscribed signature to base. Diameter 18.5 cm

A Martin Boyd cabinet plate. 1950. Incised and decorated with…

Martin Boyd Cabinet Plate, 1950

A Martin Boyd cabinet plate. 1950. Incised and decorated with two bonneted 19th century women in yellow and blue dresses with a stagecoach and hamlet behind, on a pink ground; incised signature and date underside. Diameter 24.5 cm

Small Martin Boyd pot decorated with penguins

Martin Boyd Penguin Pot

Small Martin Boyd pot decorated with penguins

Martin Boyd 'S. T. C.' Radios' promotional pottery ashtray,…

Martin Boyd Pottery Ashtray

Martin Boyd 'S. T. C.' Radios' promotional pottery ashtray, incised 'Martin Boyd', 11 cm diameter

Four Martin Boyd ramekins

Martin Boyd Ramekins Set of Four

Four Martin Boyd ramekins

Seven large Martin Boyd pottery ramekins

Set of 7 Martin Boyd Pottery Ramekins

Seven large Martin Boyd pottery ramekins

Martin Boyd Pottery (Australia, 1948-1963), Small slip-cast…

Martin Boyd Pottery (Australia, 1948-1963), Small slip-cast dish, hand painted with an Aboriginal boy holding a boomerang, with metal hanging fittings, incised 'Martin Boyd Australia' to the base, diameter 18.5 cm, Provenance: Collection of Hans and…

A Martin Boyd, Australia ceramic cream footed vase, signature…

Martin Boyd Cream Footed Vase - 26cm Height

A Martin Boyd, Australia ceramic cream footed vase, signature to base, height 26 cm

Martin Boyd display plate 'two birds', Boyd Ceramics, diameter…

Martin Boyd Two Birds Display Plate

Martin Boyd display plate 'two birds', Boyd Ceramics, diameter 13.5 cm

Two Martin Boyd hand painted small bowls signed to base, 11 cm…

Martin Boyd Hand Painted Bowls - Signed & Small

Two Martin Boyd hand painted small bowls signed to base, 11 cm & 16 cm wide approx

Six signed Martin Boyd ramekins

Signed Martin Boyd Ramekins Set of Six

Six signed Martin Boyd ramekins

Martin Boyd Australian pottery12 piece ramekin set comprising 6…

Martin Boyd Harlequin Ramekin Set with Under Plates

Martin Boyd Australian pottery12 piece ramekin set comprising 6 harlequin ramekins and 6 harlequin under plates, all signed to base

Martin Boyd, hand painted plate, incised signature to base, 18.…

Hand Painted Plate by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd, hand painted plate, incised signature to base, 18.5 cm diameter

Martin Boyd Portrait wall plaque decorated with painted…

Martin Boyd Portrait Plaque with Woman in Straw Hat (9 words)

Martin Boyd Portrait wall plaque decorated with painted portrait of a Woman with Straw Hat, inscribed signature verso with date, 1950, small rim chip, diameter 31 cm.

Martin Boyd (attributed) pottery mug with painted fox hunting…

Fox Hunting Mug from John Stephens Collection

Martin Boyd (attributed) pottery mug with painted fox hunting scene 10 cm high. Provenance: The John Stephens Collection

[Australian Literature], Retrospect' by Martin Boyd [1920], The…

Australian Literary Works: Retrospect, Rider, Fear, Country

[Australian Literature], Retrospect' by Martin Boyd [1920], The Boundary Rider' by R.B. Plowman [1935], The Fear' by Thomas Keneally [1965], and, Poor Fellow My Country' by Xavier Herbert [1975].

Eleven glazed ramekins by Guy Boyd and Martin Boyd eight signed…

Signed Glazed Ramekins by Guy and Martin Boyd

Eleven glazed ramekins by Guy Boyd and Martin Boyd eight signed Martin Boyd, three signed Guy Boyd

Martin Boyd Pottery, Australia (1948-1961), small jardinere,…

Martin Boyd Pottery, Australia (1948-1961), small jardinere, applied cherub heads, cream glazed slip cast ceramic, stamped impressed signature, height 15.5 cm

A collection of eight glazed slipware ramekins by Martin Boyd,…

Martin Boyd's Colorful Glazed Slipware Ramekins Collection

A collection of eight glazed slipware ramekins by Martin Boyd, in various hues of pink, teal, green, incised signature to base, 5.5 cm high

A collection of multicoloured ceramic ramekins by Martin Boyd,…

Martin Boyd's Multicoloured Ceramic Ramekin Collection

A collection of multicoloured ceramic ramekins by Martin Boyd, comprising eight pieces, 6 cm high

A collection of pastel coloured ramekins by Martin Boyd,…

Martin Boyd Pastel Ramekin Collection (8 pieces)

A collection of pastel coloured ramekins by Martin Boyd, comprising eight pieces, 6 cm high

A collection of six glazed and painted slipware ramekins by…

Martin Boyd Slipware Ramekin Collection

A collection of six glazed and painted slipware ramekins by Martin Boyd, each signed to base: Martin Boyd, the largest 16 cm

A Martin Boyd plate with painted hunting scene

Boyd's Hunting Plate

A Martin Boyd plate with painted hunting scene

A Martin Boyd Black Swan vase, four Guy Boyd ramekins & two…

Boyd Pottery Collection with Black Swan Vase and Flasks

A Martin Boyd Black Swan vase, four Guy Boyd ramekins & two Bendigo stoneware pottery flasks (7)

Martin Boyd Earthenware sugar bowl and cover with underglazed…

Martin Boyd Sugar Bowl with Mice & Wheat Decoration

Martin Boyd Earthenware sugar bowl and cover with underglazed decoration of mice and wheat sheaves, inscribed Martin Boyd, 11 cm diameter

Martin Boyd Pottery plate with fishing scene, incised Martin…

Martin Boyd Fishing Plate 1950

Martin Boyd Pottery plate with fishing scene, incised Martin Boyd 1950, 24.5 cm diameter

Guy Martin A'Beckett Boyd (1923-1988), a slip cast glazed…

Guy Boyd's Waratah and Wattle Plate

Guy Martin A'Beckett Boyd (1923-1988), a slip cast glazed earthenware plate, hand decorated with a waratah and wattle spray, inscribed: Guy Boyd Australia, 12 cm diameter

Martin Boyd pottery urn with cherub handles, incised 'Martin…

Martin Boyd Cherub Urn

Martin Boyd pottery urn with cherub handles, incised 'Martin Boyd', 15 cm high, 17 cm wide

Good group Martin Boyd ramekins including: 7 harlequin coloured…

Martin Boyd Ramekins and Sauce Jug Set

Good group Martin Boyd ramekins including: 7 harlequin coloured ramekins, four ramekins with under plates, a sauce jug, inscribed signature to bases.

A set of six Martin Boyd ramekins Martin Boyd. Australia 1957

Martin Boyd 1957 Australian Ramekins Set of 6

A set of six Martin Boyd ramekins Martin Boyd. Australia 1957

Martin Boyd pottery plaque. Hand painted warrior on horseback.…

Hand-painted Warrior on Horseback Pottery Plaque

Martin Boyd pottery plaque. Hand painted warrior on horseback. Diameter 17 cm

Two pieces of Martin Boyd Studio Pottery including a pin dish…

Martin Boyd Emu Pin Dish & Wall Plate Set

Two pieces of Martin Boyd Studio Pottery including a pin dish with emu detail & wall plate, diameter 11-14 cm

Three Martin Boyd harlequin coffee cups and saucers, 20th…

Martin Boyd Harlequin Coffee Cups and Saucers Set, 20th Century

Three Martin Boyd harlequin coffee cups and saucers, 20th century the three duos, each with black glazed exterior, and each incised 'Martin Boyd' to the underside. Diameter 13.5 cm, (saucer) height 6 cm, (cup)

Martin Boyd display plate 'mother and child', Boyd Ceramics,…

Martin Boyd Mother and Child Display Plate

Martin Boyd display plate 'mother and child', Boyd Ceramics, (a/f' chip to rear), diameter 18.5 cm

Martin Boyd pottery lamp base, signed base, 21 cm high

Signed Martin Boyd Pottery Lamp Base - 21cm High

Martin Boyd pottery lamp base, signed base, 21 cm high

Two Martin Boyd mugs

Pair of Martin Boyd Mugs

Two Martin Boyd mugs

10 various Martin Boyd pottery ramekins

Martin Boyd Pottery Ramekins Set

10 various Martin Boyd pottery ramekins

Five Martin Boyd Australian pottery pieces each marked to base,…

Martin Boyd Pottery Collection

Five Martin Boyd Australian pottery pieces each marked to base, including: graduated pair Blue Wren decorated bowls; Man and Donkey decorated sugar bowl; and two various Portrait decorated jam bowls.

Two Martin Boyd Australian pottery display plates, both signed…

Signed Martin Boyd Pottery Display Plates with Unique Designs

Two Martin Boyd Australian pottery display plates, both signed to back, one decorated with a choir, the other a lady with a pipe, diameter 19.5 cm approx largest

Martin Boyd Australian Pottery Display Plate The Dancer,…

Martin Boyd Pottery Plate: The Dancer

Martin Boyd Australian Pottery Display Plate The Dancer, inscribed signature of Martin Boyd verso, diameter 26 cm

Martin Boyd pottery plate with hand-painted ballerina…

Martin Boyd pottery plate with hand-painted ballerina decoration, incised "Martin Boyd, 1950", 25 cm diameter

Martin Boyd two hand-painted pottery plaques, both signed…

Pair of Signed Martin Boyd Pottery Plaques

Martin Boyd two hand-painted pottery plaques, both signed 'Martin Boyd', 10 x 10 cm each

Martin Boyd pottery plaque of an Aboriginal man and three small…

Aboriginal Man & Pottery Jugs Plaque Set

Martin Boyd pottery plaque of an Aboriginal man and three small pottery jugs, (4 items), the plaque 18 cm diameter

A Martin Boyd Pottery plate, painted with cacti and fruit,…

1950 Martin Boyd Pottery Plate with Cacti and Fruit

A Martin Boyd Pottery plate, painted with cacti and fruit, incised signature to base and dated 1950. Diam 18 cm.

Martin Boyd, pottery sugar bowl, plate and dish, (3 items),…

Martin Boyd Pottery Set (3 pcs) 1950

Martin Boyd, pottery sugar bowl, plate and dish, (3 items), incised 'Martin Boyd, 1950', the plate 18 cm diameter

Martin Boyd, Glazed earthenware, five ramekins in pastel…

Pastel Glazed Earthenware Ramekins

Martin Boyd, Glazed earthenware, five ramekins in pastel colours (5), diametre 8 cm, height 5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A Martin Boyd plate, mid 20th century, the cabinet plate…

Martin Boyd Dutch Girl Plate

A Martin Boyd plate, mid 20th century, the cabinet plate decorated with a Dutch girl in a traditional mill landscape setting and accompanied by ducks; inscribed signature of Martin Boyd verso, diameter 25 cm

A collection of ten glazed slipware ramekins by Martin Boyd, in…

Martin Boyd's Colorful Slipware Ramekins Collection

A collection of ten glazed slipware ramekins by Martin Boyd, in shades of blue, teal, yellow, taupe and pink, incised signature to base, the largest 5.5 cm high

A collection of seven slipware vessels by Martin Boyd, each…

Martin Boyd's Hand-Painted Slipware Collection

A collection of seven slipware vessels by Martin Boyd, each hand painted, each incised to base: Martin Boyd, the largest 11 cm high

Martin Boyd Five dishes with Aboriginal motifs, incised Martin…

Aboriginal Motif Incised Dishes by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd Five dishes with Aboriginal motifs, incised Martin Boyd Australia, 11 cm diameter

Martin Boyd boomerang shaped pottery plate with medieval maiden…

Martin Boyd Boomerang Plate with Medieval Maiden Decoration

Martin Boyd boomerang shaped pottery plate with medieval maiden decoration, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia', 28 cm high, 29 cm wide

Martin Boyd vase, decorated with stylised Aboriginal design,…

Aboriginal-inspired Martin Boyd vase

Martin Boyd vase, decorated with stylised Aboriginal design, incised signature, 20 cm height

Australian pottery dish, Martin Boyd 1950

Martin Boyd's 1950 Pottery Dish

Australian pottery dish, Martin Boyd 1950

Water jug and 4 cups, Martin Boyd geometric decoration, height…

Martin Boyd Water Jug and Cups with Geometric Design

Water jug and 4 cups, Martin Boyd geometric decoration, height 22 cm, (a/f: minor to jug rim)

Martin Boyd (Australian, 1893-1972). Handpainted wall plate,…

Handpainted Tropical Fish Wall Plates by Martin Boyd (Pair)

Martin Boyd (Australian, 1893-1972). Handpainted wall plate, decorated with tropical fish, inscribed with signature & dated 1950, 23.5 cm dia together with another similar plate by the same hand, 25.5 diameter (small losses to base) (2)

Martin Boyd charger and plate 31.4 cm and 18.3 cm diameter

Martin Boyd Charger and Plate Set

Martin Boyd charger and plate 31.4 cm and 18.3 cm diameter

Martin Boyd (1893-1972), a painted earthenware display plate…

Martin Boyd's Indigenous Motif Painted Display Plate

Martin Boyd (1893-1972), a painted earthenware display plate depicting indigenous motifs inscribed Martin Boyd Australia WW. 26 cm diameter

Martin Boyd display plate 'dancer', Boyd Ceramics, diameter 19…

Martin Boyd Dancer Display Plate (19cm)

Martin Boyd display plate 'dancer', Boyd Ceramics, diameter 19 cm