Estelle Martin was born in 1930 in Southland, New Zealand and commenced potting as a hobby in 1957. Her talents were soon recognised and in 1963 she was selected as Exhibiting Member of Hawke’s Bay Art Gallery and Museum, and in 1964 as an Exhibiting Member of the New Zealand Society of Potters. In 1965 Estelle Martin and her husband Bruce set up a partnership named Kamaka Pottery and became full-time potter.

She made her first visit to Japan in 1978, visiting many pottery workshops and met Mr. Sanyo Fujii, and was impressed by his anagama kiln and contemporary anagama fired work. On her return to New Zealand Estelle Martin constructed her own anagama kiln from information supplied by Mr. Fujii, which had its first firing in mid 1982. The same year she visited Japan again and the following year Mr Fujii lived and worked with the Martins more...

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Estelle Martin city of Napier Stoppered flask, 26 cm high

Napier City Stoppered Flask by Estelle Martin, 26cm High

Estelle Martin city of Napier Stoppered flask, 26 cm high

Estelle Martin cube vase, iron oxide glazed cube with base and…

Iron Glazed Cube Vase by Estelle Martin

Estelle Martin cube vase, iron oxide glazed cube with base and opening cut across diagonal corners. Incised mark, 23 cm height

Estelle Martin ovoid vase, anagami fired, incised mark and…

Estelle Martin Anagami Fired Vase

Estelle Martin ovoid vase, anagami fired, incised mark and paper label affixed to base, 22 cm high

Estelle Martin (attrib.), Set of five bowls, stoneware with…

Prunus Blossom Stoneware Bowls Set

Estelle Martin (attrib.), Set of five bowls, stoneware with prunus blossom decoration, Diameter 15 cm

Estelle Martin (attrib.), Two stoneware bowls, with prunus…

Prunus Blossom Stoneware Bowls (Set of 2)

Estelle Martin (attrib.), Two stoneware bowls, with prunus blossom decoration, Diameter 27 cm and Diameter 20 cm

Estelle Martin, Eight ramekin dishes, stoneware, painted…

Stoneware Ramekin Dishes with Potter's Mark

Estelle Martin, Eight ramekin dishes, stoneware, painted potter's mark to the base, Width 14 cm

Bruce & Estelle Martin three cylindrical vases anagama fired,…

Impressed Anagama-fired Cylindrical Vases by Martin Couple

Bruce & Estelle Martin three cylindrical vases anagama fired, impressed mark, 26.5 cm, 14 cm, 11 cm height

Estelle Martin wine jug with Napier city crest #82 of 200,…

Napier Centenary Wine Jug with City Crest (Limited Edition)

Estelle Martin wine jug with Napier city crest #82 of 200, commemorating Napier centenary. With certificate dated 29th November 1974 signed by Mayor Peter Tait, and covering letter signed by round table project Convenor, Brian Gardner. Unmarked, 18.5 cm…

Estelle Martin ikebana vase, anagama fired formed of two joined…

Estelle Martin Ikebana Vase, 29 cm Height (incised mark '90)

Estelle Martin ikebana vase, anagama fired formed of two joined off set squares, incised mark & dated '90 to base, 29 cm height

Estelle Martin lidded casserole, painted mark to base, 25.5 cm…

Estelle Martin Painted Lidded Casserole, 25.5 cm

Estelle Martin lidded casserole, painted mark to base, 25.5 cm dia.

Estelle Martin circular vase, neck pierced with floral motifs,…

Pierced Floral Vase by Estelle Martin

Estelle Martin circular vase, neck pierced with floral motifs, incised mark, 21 cm height

Warren Tippet bottle vase, impressed mark, 27 cm height,…

Tippet and Martin Vases Pairing

Warren Tippet bottle vase, impressed mark, 27 cm height, together with Estelle Martin bottle vase, printed mark, 24 cm height

Estelle Martin lidded souvenir wine pot, Napier city Centennial…

Napier Centennial Wine Pot with Certificate

Estelle Martin lidded souvenir wine pot, Napier city Centennial 1974, slip glazed, with original certificate, impressed edition number to base, 24 cm height

An early Estelle Martin slab built vase, of tapered rectangular…

Early Martin Slab Built Vase, Incised Pottery Mark

An early Estelle Martin slab built vase, of tapered rectangular section with a wide flat shoulder, cylindrical neck, incised potter's mark to foot, height 33.5 cm

Estelle Martin anagama pottery wall vase, cylinder form,…

Anagama Pottery Wall Vase with Copper Fitting

Estelle Martin anagama pottery wall vase, cylinder form, variable glaze effects, copper fitting with suspension loop for wall hanging. Incised potter's marks, height 17 cm.

Bruce and Estelle Martin (Kamaka Pottery), anagama fired two…

Anagama-fired lidded jar with incised decoration

Bruce and Estelle Martin (Kamaka Pottery), anagama fired two handled lidded jar, with incised decoration to one side. Height 20 cm.

Estelle Martin lug handled long stem vase, impressed marks, 24.…

Estelle Martin Long Stem Vase with Lug Handles

Estelle Martin lug handled long stem vase, impressed marks, 24.5 cm height

Estelle Martin, bottle vase, impressed mark & dated '86, 26 cm…

Pair of Ceramic Vases, Estelle Martin '86

Estelle Martin, bottle vase, impressed mark & dated '86, 26 cm height together with other vase (2)

Estelle Martin, large stoneware dish and a black glazed teapot,…

Stoneware Dish and Black Teapot Set

Estelle Martin, large stoneware dish and a black glazed teapot, diameter 31 cm max

Estelle Martin, Anagama fired ovoid vase, with poured green…

Green Glazed Anagama Vase, 1986

Estelle Martin, Anagama fired ovoid vase, with poured green glaze, marked and dated '86

Estelle Martin, Anagama fired vase, with applied handles,…

Anagama Vase with Handles, NZ 89

Estelle Martin, Anagama fired vase, with applied handles, marked and dated 'NZ 89'.

Estelle Martin. Anagama fired vase of ovoid shape. Height 28 cm

Ovoid Anagama Vase by Estelle Martin

Estelle Martin. Anagama fired vase of ovoid shape. Height 28 cm

Estelle Martin, lidded stoneware jar, anagama fired, incised…

Estelle Martin Stoneware Jar

Estelle Martin, lidded stoneware jar, anagama fired, incised mark to base. Provenance: Graeme Fairey collection

Estelle Martin. Ovoid vase, anagama fired, signed to base and…

Anagama Fired Ovoid Vase by Estelle Martin

Estelle Martin. Ovoid vase, anagama fired, signed to base and dated 93. Height 24.5 cm. Diameter 16 cm

Estelle Martin. Large ovoid vase, anagama fired, signed to base.…

Anagama-fired Ovoid Vase by Estelle Martin

Estelle Martin. Large ovoid vase, anagama fired, signed to base. Height 21.5 cm. Diameter 23 cm

Estelle Martin. Vase for Ikebana, anagama fired, cyclindrical…

Ikebana Vase, Martin, Anagama Fired, 1990

Estelle Martin. Vase for Ikebana, anagama fired, cyclindrical form. Signed to base and dated 90. Height 12 cm. Diameter 19 cm

Estelle Martin, stoneware vase, anagama fired, partially…

Green Ash Vase by Estelle Martin

Estelle Martin, stoneware vase, anagama fired, partially covered with green ash glaze, incised marks, height 18 cm. Provenance: The Statements Gallery Collection

Estelle Martin, anagama fired rounded stoneware vase, incised…

Rounded Stoneware Vase with Incised Marks

Estelle Martin, anagama fired rounded stoneware vase, incised marks, height 23 cm. Provenance: The Statements Gallery Collection

Estelle Martin, anagama fired discoid stoneware vase, partially…

Discoid Ash-Glazed Stoneware Vase by Estelle Martin

Estelle Martin, anagama fired discoid stoneware vase, partially covered with ash glaze, incised marks, height 17 cm. Provenance: The Statements Gallery Collection

Estelle Martin, bowl, anagama fired. Impressed mark. Height 10…

Anagama-fired Bowl by Estelle Martin

Estelle Martin, bowl, anagama fired. Impressed mark. Height 10 cm. Diameter 17.5 cm

Bruce & Estelle Martin, vases for ikebana, three anagama fired…

Anagama-fired Ikebana Vases and Wall Pockets

Bruce & Estelle Martin, vases for ikebana, three anagama fired wall pockets for ikebana (3). Height 11 cm. (largest)

Estelle Martin, spherical anagama fired vase. Incised mark,…

1985 Incised Vase by Estelle Martin

Estelle Martin, spherical anagama fired vase. Incised mark, dated 1985 19 cm height

Estelle Martin, anagama fired ikebanai vase formed of two…

Offset Square Ikebana Vase by Estelle Martin

Estelle Martin, anagama fired ikebanai vase formed of two joined off set squares. Incised mark, dated 1990 30 x 28 x 11 cm