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 dishes, with Mexican themed decoration, Diameters:…

Mexican-inspired Martin Boyd Dish Set

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

Thirteen piece Martin Boyd pottery coffee set, 5 cups and…

Martin Boyd Spanish Dancer Coffee Set

Thirteen piece Martin Boyd pottery coffee set, 5 cups and saucers, coffee pot, sugar bowl and creamer. Spanish dancer decoration. All with inscribed signature to base, height 23 cm

Martin Boyd Pottery plate with farm scene, incised 'Martin Boyd,…

Martin Boyd Pottery Farm Scene Plate

Martin Boyd Pottery plate with farm scene, incised 'Martin Boyd, 24.5 cm diameter

Martin Boyd pottery lamp base, with incised stylised leaves.…

Martin Boyd Incised Leaf Lamp Base

Martin Boyd pottery lamp base, with incised stylised leaves. Signed internally 'Martin Boyd Australia Ah.', height 16 cm

Six Martin Boyd 'Ballerina' plates, each with inscribed…

Martin Boyd Ballerina Plates Set

Six Martin Boyd 'Ballerina' plates, each with inscribed signature verso. Diameter 12.5 cm (each)

Martin Boyd (Australian, 1923-1988), Tile Panel, comprised of…

Aboriginal Tile Panel by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd (Australian, 1923-1988), Tile Panel, comprised of six glazed ceramic tiles, featuring Aboriginal motif of emus and kangaroos, signed to lower right tile 'Martin Boyd, 30.5 x 46 cm

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

Martin Boyd Aboriginal plate, 26.5 cm

Aboriginal Plate by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd Aboriginal plate, 26.5 cm

Martin Boyd Aboriginal plate, 30 cm

Boyd's Aboriginal Plate

Martin Boyd Aboriginal plate, 30 cm

A Eucalyptus flower plate by Martin Boyd, circa 1955,…

Martin Boyd Eucalyptus Flower Plate

A Eucalyptus flower plate by Martin Boyd, circa 1955, underglaze decoration of cream and russet eucalyptus flowers with black gumnuts and foliage on a teal ground; inscribed signature of Martin Boyd Australia underside, diameter 26.5 cm

A waratah flower plate by Martin Boyd, circa 1955, underglaze…

Martin Boyd's Waratah Flower Plate

A waratah flower plate by Martin Boyd, circa 1955, underglaze decoration of two large waratah flowers surrounded by wattle blossom, kangaroo paw and foliage; inscribed signature of Martin Boyd Australia underside, diameter 26.5 cm

Twelve piece Martin Boyd set ramekins, including 6 ramekins…

Martin Boyd Ramekin Set with Under Plates

Twelve piece Martin Boyd set ramekins, including 6 ramekins with under plates. Ramekins signed to bases.

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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 plate with painted hunting scene

Boyd's Hunting Plate

A Martin Boyd plate with painted hunting scene

Martin Boyd Australian Pottery lidded Canister decorated with…

Martin Boyd Pottery Canister with Victorian Woman Decoration

Martin Boyd Australian Pottery lidded Canister decorated with Figure of Woman in Victorian dress, on pink ground, inscribed signature of Martin Boyd to base, height 22 cm

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

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 fruit bowl with minstral decoration, signed…

Martin Boyd Fruit Bowl with Minstral Decoration

Martin Boyd pottery fruit bowl with minstral decoration, signed 'Martin Boyd Australia, 25 cm diameter

Martin Boyd two pottery plates with Polynesian themes, signed…

Polynesian-themed Pottery Plates by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd two pottery plates with Polynesian themes, signed 'Martin Boyd Australia, 31 cm and 27 cm diameter

Large Martin Boyd (1923-88) vase with Aboriginal motif

Aboriginal-inspired Martin Boyd vase

Large Martin Boyd (1923-88) vase with Aboriginal motif

Two pieces of Martin Boyd Pottery

Martin Boyd's Pottery Pair

Two pieces of Martin Boyd Pottery

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

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

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 Australian pottery teapot, mid 20th century,…

Martin Boyd Teapot, Mid 20th Century

Martin Boyd Australian pottery teapot, mid 20th century, incised 'Martin Boyd', 21 cm high

Six Martin Boyd harlequin coffee cup and saucers some, not all…

Signed Martin Boyd Harlequin Coffee Cup and Saucers Set

Six Martin Boyd harlequin coffee cup and saucers some, not all signed to base

Signed Martin Boyd Australia dish, 18 cm diameter

Martin Boyd Signed Australian Dish - 18cm Diameter

Signed Martin Boyd Australia dish, 18 cm diameter

Martin Boyd Australia dish, 13.5 cm diameter

Martin Boyd's Australian-inspired Dish

Martin Boyd Australia dish, 13.5 cm diameter

Martin Boyd dish, boats, 13.5 cm diameter

"Boat Scene" by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd dish, boats, 13.5 cm diameter

[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].

Martin Boyd Pottery painted plate of Balinese dancer girl…

Balinese Dancer Girl Portrait Plate

Martin Boyd Pottery painted plate of Balinese dancer girl portrait, signed verso, diameter 26.8 cm

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.

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 Martin Boyd ballerina items with pale blue background

Boyd's Ballerina on Pale Blue

Australian Martin Boyd ballerina items with pale blue background

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 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 pink glazed pottery urn with cherub handles,…

Martin Boyd Pink Pottery Urn with Cherub Handles

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

Martin Boyd (Australian, 1923-1988) set of eight ramekins…

Boyd's Geometric and Floral Ramekins (Set of 8)

Martin Boyd (Australian, 1923-1988) set of eight ramekins glazed earthenware decorated with geometric and floral designs (8)

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, Glazed earthenware, four ramekins plus saucers in…

Pastel Ramekins and Saucers by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd, Glazed earthenware, four ramekins plus saucers in pastel colours (4), diametre 13 cm, height 4.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

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

Martin Boyd pottery dish with Dutch maiden and two pottery…

Martin Boyd Pottery and Fishermen Dishes

Martin Boyd pottery dish with Dutch maiden and two pottery fishermen dishes, (3 items), two incised 'Martin Boyd', one not signed, 12.5 cm, 13.5 cm and 18 cm diameter

Martin Boyd pottery plate with sitting Aboriginal figures,…

Aboriginal Figures Plate by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd pottery plate with sitting Aboriginal figures, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia, 26 cm diameter

Martin Boyd pottery plate with male Aboriginal face, incised…

Aboriginal Face Plate by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd pottery plate with male Aboriginal face, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia, ?26 cm diameter

Martin Boyd pottery plate with Aboriginal father and Son,…

Aboriginal Father and Son Plate by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd pottery plate with Aboriginal father and Son, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia, 37.5 cm diameter

Martin Boyd pottery plate with Aboriginal father and Son on…

Aboriginal Family Plate by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd pottery plate with Aboriginal father and Son on blue background, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia, 39 cm diameter

Martin Boyd pottery plate with Aboriginal father and Son…

Aboriginal Father and Son Plate by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd pottery plate with Aboriginal father and Son looking right, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia, 35.5 cm diameter

Martin Boyd pottery plate with Aboriginal warrior, incised…

Aboriginal Warrior Plate by Martin Boyd Pottery

Martin Boyd pottery plate with Aboriginal warrior, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia, 18 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 pottery lamp base decorated with village scene…

Martin Boyd Granford Lamp Base

Martin Boyd pottery lamp base decorated with village scene titled 'Granford', incised 'Martin Boyd', 24 cm high

Martin Boyd set of five pottery ramekins with Aboriginal motifs,…

Aboriginal-inspired pottery ramekins by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd set of five pottery ramekins with Aboriginal motifs, incised 'Martin Boyd, 5 cm high, 16.5 cm wide

Martin Boyd large porcelain charger decorated with hand painted…

Aboriginal Portrait Charger by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd large porcelain charger decorated with hand painted Aboriginal portraits dia:38 cm signed to reverse and marked Australia

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, 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, pair of pottery plaques with Aboriginal figures,…

Aboriginal Pottery Plaques by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd, pair of pottery plaques with Aboriginal figures, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia', 26 cm diameter

Martin Boyd, coffee pot and four cups and saucers, (9 items),…

Martin Boyd Hand-Carved Coffee Set

Martin Boyd, coffee pot and four cups and saucers, (9 items), incised 'Martin Boyd Hand-Carved, Australia', the pot 22 cm high

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

A collection of Australian slipware and pottery, including…

Australian Slipware and Pottery Collection, Including Martin Boyd

A collection of Australian slipware and pottery, including Martin Boyd, the largest 26 cm wide.

Martin Boyd Pottery vase. Decorated with an Aboriginal woman…

Aboriginal Woman and Wattle Tree Vase

Martin Boyd Pottery vase. Decorated with an Aboriginal woman and wattle tree. Incised signature to base. Height 19 cm

Guy Martin a Beckett Boyd (1923 ? 1988), a set of three…

Martin Boyd Slipware Crane Plates

Guy Martin a Beckett Boyd (1923 ? 1988), a set of three slipware crane and landscape decorated plates, each incised 'Martin Boyd' to the base

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

A collection of thirteen studio pottery plates by Guy Boyd,…

Guy Boyd Studio Pottery Plate Collection

A collection of thirteen studio pottery plates by Guy Boyd, decorated with flora and fauna, portraits and landscapes, twelve incised to base: Guy Boyd, one stamped to base: Martin Boyd, the largest 14 cm diameter

A collection of six hand painted slipware plates by Martin Boyd,…

Hand-painted slipware plates by Martin Boyd

A collection of six hand painted slipware plates by Martin Boyd, variously decorated with landscapes and figures, 30 cm diameter

A collection of eleven hand painted slipware plates by Martin…

Martin Boyd Hand Painted Slipware Plates Collection

A collection of eleven hand painted slipware plates by Martin Boyd, variously decorated fruit, figural and landscape scenes, each incised to base: Martin Boyd Australia, three fruit plates dated to base: 1950, 18 cm diameter

A collection of three hand painted slipware vases by Martin…

Hand-Painted Indigenous Vases by Martin Boyd

A collection of three hand painted slipware vases by Martin Boyd, decorated with indigenous figures, all incised to base: Martin Boyd, the largest 18 cm high

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

A collection of hand painted slipware mugs by Martin Boyd,…

Martin Boyd Slipware Mug Collection (9 words)

A collection of hand painted slipware mugs by Martin Boyd, comprising six pieces, signed to base: Martin Boyd, the largest 12 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

A collection of eight glazed and painted slipware bowls by…

Martin Boyd Slipware Bowl Collection

A collection of eight glazed and painted slipware bowls by Martin Boyd, each signed to base: Martin Boyd, the largest 14 cm diameter

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 collection of eight studio pottery vases and vessels by…

Martin Boyd Pottery Collection

A collection of eight studio pottery vases and vessels by Martin Boyd, the largest 14 cm high

A collection of four hand painted slipware plates by Martin…

Martin Boyd's Hand Painted Mexican Scene Slipware Plates (4)

A collection of four hand painted slipware plates by Martin Boyd, decorated with Mexican scenes, each incised to base: Martin Boyd, 27 cm diameter

A glazed earthenware ovoid vase by Martin Boyd, decorated with…

Martin Boyd Zebra Landscape Vase

A glazed earthenware ovoid vase by Martin Boyd, decorated with zebra in landscape, incised to base: Martin Boyd, 13 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 black ramekins by Martin Boyd, with various…

Martin Boyd Black Ramekins with Pastel Interiors (8 Pieces)

A collection of black ramekins by Martin Boyd, with various pastel coloured interiors, incised to base, comprising eight pieces, 6 cm high

A collection of multicoloured ramekins by Martin Boyd,…

Martin Boyd Multicoloured Ramekin Collection - Set of 8

A collection of multicoloured ramekins by Martin Boyd, comprising eight pieces, incised to base, 6 cm high

A collection of small ceramic ramekins by Martin Boyd,…

Martin Boyd Ceramic Ramekins Collection (8 Pieces)

A collection of small ceramic ramekins by Martin Boyd, comprising eight pieces, incised to base, 9 cm diameter

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Australian pottery charger with Aboriginal…

Aboriginal Portrait Pottery Charger by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd Australian pottery charger with Aboriginal portraits on blue ground, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia'. 38 cm diameter

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

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

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 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

Martin Boyd Pottery, ramekins, glazed earthenware, comprising…

Martin Boyd Pottery Ramekins & Under-plates

Martin Boyd Pottery, ramekins, glazed earthenware, comprising twelve small ramekins and twelve under-plates, six large ramekins and eight large under-plates, signed (38), height 6 cm diameter 9.5 cm (small); height 6 cm diameter 13 cm (large); diameter 13…