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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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 Aboriginal face display plate signed to back,…

Signed Aboriginal Face Plate, 27 cm Diameter

Martin Boyd Aboriginal face display plate signed to back, diameter 27 cm approx

Two Martin Boyd pottery wall plates, with hand painted brolgas,…

Hand-painted Brolga Wall Plates by Martin Boyd Pottery

Two Martin Boyd pottery wall plates, with hand painted brolgas, 18 cm dia

Martin Boyd (1893-1972), a hand painted slip decorated wall…

Martin Boyd Oriental Rice Planting Wall Plate

Martin Boyd (1893-1972), a hand painted slip decorated wall plate featuring an oriental rice planting scene, inscribed signature 'Martin Boyd' to base, 31 cm diameter

A large Australian Martin Boyd lidded ginger jar, painted with…

Martin Boyd Aboriginal Man Ginger Jar

A large Australian Martin Boyd lidded ginger jar, painted with a crouching aboriginal man on a pale lime green ground. Incised signature and other markings to base. Height 20 cm

Martin Boyd set of six pottery coffee cups and saucers with…

Martin Boyd set of six pottery coffee cups and saucers with hand-painted Aboriginal motifs, (12 items), incised "Martin Boyd, Australia", the saucers13.5 cm diameter

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

A Martin Boyd coffee cans and saucers, for eight, with sugar…

Martin Boyd Coffee Set for Eight

A Martin Boyd coffee cans and saucers, for eight, with sugar pot. Black ground and various colours inside. (25)

Two pieces of Martin Boyd Pottery

Martin Boyd's Pottery Pair

Two pieces of Martin Boyd Pottery

Martin Boyd (1923-1988), Lamp Base, earthenware with green slip…

Aboriginal-inspired Lamp Base by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd (1923-1988), Lamp Base, earthenware with green slip glaze, decorated with Aboriginal motifs and goannas, signed to base 'Martin Boyd, height 21 cm. Provenance: Marvin Hurnall Antiques

A Martin Boyd pottery figural group, circa 1950s, the white…

Martin Boyd Putti Figural Group

A Martin Boyd pottery figural group, circa 1950s, the white glazed putti duo with a small dove between, inscribed Martin Boyd underside. Height 8.5 cm. Width 14 cm. Depth 9 cm

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 Australia dish, 13.5 cm diameter

Martin Boyd's Australian-inspired Dish

Martin Boyd Australia dish, 13.5 cm diameter

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

Australin pottery Martin Boyd child's dish with teddy bear…

Martin Boyd Teddy Bear Child's Dish

Australin pottery Martin Boyd child's dish with teddy bear motif,16 cm diameter approx

Martin Boyd pottery coffee set comprising of a coffee pot, milk…

Martin Boyd Coffee Set with 6 Cups and Saucers

Martin Boyd pottery coffee set comprising of a coffee pot, milk jug, sugar bowl and 6 cups with saucers

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 Three pottery plates with Aboriginal designs and…

Aboriginal and Creole Pottery Plates by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd Three pottery plates with Aboriginal designs and Creole woman portrait, incised Martin Boyd Australia, 18.5 cm diameter

Martin Boyd Pottery vase with hand painted sea shell decoration…

Seashell Decorated Martin Boyd Pottery Vase (19cm)

Martin Boyd Pottery vase with hand painted sea shell decoration on two sides, 19 cm

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

Martin Boyd Slipware Ramekins: 12 Glazed Collection in Earth Tones

A collection of twelve glazed slipware ramekins by Martin Boyd, in shades of yellow, tan, green and brown, incised signatures to base, the largest 5.5 cm high

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 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 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

Four Martin Boyd ramekins

Martin Boyd's Set of 4 Ramekins

Four Martin Boyd ramekins

Seventeen Martin Boyd ramekins, 3 yellow, orange, green and…

Martin Boyd Signed Ramekins Set of 17

Seventeen Martin Boyd ramekins, 3 yellow, orange, green and mint, 4 blue and 1 pink, signed 'Martin Boyd' and 'Martin Boyd NSW' at each base

Martin Boyd pottery plaque with tribal scene, incised

Martin Boyd pottery plaque with tribal scene, incised "Martin Boyd Australia", 31 cm diameter

Martin Boyd pottery wall plaque with kangaroos, Aboriginal…

Aboriginal-inspired Kangaroo Wall Plaque by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd pottery wall plaque with kangaroos, Aboriginal figures and symbols, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia', 13 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 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 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

A pair of Martin Boyd wall plates, depicting ballerinas.…

Martin Boyd Ballerina Wall Plates

A pair of Martin Boyd wall plates, depicting ballerinas. Diameter 18 cm

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

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

A Martin Boyd wall plate, depicting a girl and her donkey.…

"Girl and Donkey" Wall Plate by Martin Boyd

A Martin Boyd wall plate, depicting a girl and her donkey. Diameter 30.5 cm

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

Australian Landscape Dishes by Guy and Martin Boyd

Guy Martin A'Beckett Boyd (1923-1988), two slip cast glazed earthenware dishes, hand decorated with Australian landscape scenes, inscribed: Guy Boyd Australia and Martin Boyd Australia, 15.5 cm diameter (largest)

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 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 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

Martin Boyd Aboriginal Cendrier hand painted as a man holding a…

Aboriginal Hand-Painted Cendrier with Spear-Wielding Man

Martin Boyd Aboriginal Cendrier hand painted as a man holding a spear, concentric swirls forming the background. Signed to base, diameter 23 cm

A Martin Boyd Creamy yellow glazed Pottery vase, mid 20th…

A Martin Boyd Creamy yellow glazed Pottery vase, mid 20th century, the Australian studio pottery vase, hand decorated with Aboriginal motifs, with incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia' mark to the underside. Height 18.5 cm

Set of ten Martin Boyd pottery harlequin ramekins

Harlequin Ramekin Set by Martin Boyd Pottery

Set of ten Martin Boyd pottery harlequin ramekins

Martin Boyd lidded pottery coffee pot adorned with hand-painted…

Martin Boyd lidded pottery coffee pot adorned with hand-painted Aboriginal spirit figures, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia, D.J.', 21.5 cm high

Martin Boyd pottery table lamp base with hand-painted landscape…

Martin Boyd pottery table lamp base with hand-painted landscape scene, incised 'Martin Boyd', 25 cm high overall

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 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

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 (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 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

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 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

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 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

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, 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

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

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 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

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)

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

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

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 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

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, 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)

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 (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].

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 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