Half-handled pouring vessel with concentric rings and cork, 23cm tall
Ian Firth pouring vessel with a half handle, concenric rings around the body and cork to the side, height 9.06 in.
New Zealand Studio Pottery Collection: Cups and Jug (11 pcs)
New Zealand studio Pottery, collection of 11 cups and a small jug, including a set of four Paula King tenmoku glazed cups; a set of five Ian Firth mottled grey cups; a green glazed Elizabeth Matheson Paka Pottery jug; and another two unidentified cups, all
Turquoise Glaze Ian Firth Porcelain Teapot, Original Label 20cm
Ian Firth porcelain teapot, turquoise glaze, original label to base, 7.87 in. high
Ian Firth Pottery "Toy Boy" Box and Teapot Set
Two pieces Ian Firth pottery 'Toy Boy' decorated box topped with big-haired female with man inside and organic shaped teapot. Height 6.69 in., signed and maker's mark to base respectively
Ian Firth Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Figural Pair
A rare whimsical Ian Firth figural pair Don Quixote and Sancho Panza (on a wooden base), height 7.48 in. and 6.69 in., both have potter's marks. Sancho Panza has damage to horse's tail and spear.
Tenmoku and Blue Chun Glazed Bowl by Ian Firth
Ian Firth bowl tenmoku glazed sides with blue Chun glaze interior. Diameter 13.78 in. Potter's mark on side
Lopsided Trio: Ian Firth Green Glazed Bottles with Band Detailing
A trio of Ian Firth bottles, with lopsided necks in a green glaze, and horizontal band detailing. No maker's mark. Largest, height 18.11 in., depth 3.94 in.
Ian Firth Double Opening Shino Glaze Vase, 21.5cm x 13cm
An Ian Firth bottle vase, a lopsided form with double openings, in a shino glaze. Impressed maker's mark to base, height 8.46 in., width 5.12 in.
Ian Firth Umber Glazed Ovoid Vase
Ian Firth large bottle vase, umber glazed ovoid vase with goblet shaped aperture. Impressed mark, 16.54 in. height
Crum Brickworks Manganese Slip Bowl with Carved Bands
Ian Firth, rare and early Crum Brickworks bowl, glazed with a manganese slip giving lustrous copper effects, decorated with incised and carved bands (two pierced holes to the base, possibly for wiring), impressed potter's mark to the lower side, height 18
Ian Firth Bear Figurine with Maker's Mark
An Ian Firth bear, maker's mark to paw. Height 3.27 in., width 6.30 in., diameter 3.35 in.
Red Glazed Stem Vase by Ian Firth
A Ian Firth stem vase, a spherical body with thin stem neck. In a deep red glaze. Maker's mark to the base, height 11.81 in., diameter 6.50 in.
Ian Firth Shino Glaze Vase
An Ian Firth shino glaze vase, impressed potter's mark. Height 7.48 in., width 5.91 in.
Ian Firth Red Flaggon, Signed, 16.5cm height
An Ian Firth flagon, in high gloss red. Signed on the base underside. Height 6.50 in., diameter 4.33 in.
Crater Lake Stoneware Charger by Ian Firth
Crater Lake by Ian Firth, a large stoneware charger. Signed on the base underside. Height 2.95 in., diameter 16.26 in.
Ian Firth Signed Spherical Flagon with Red and Blue Glaze
An Ian Firth flagon, a spherical form with red and blue glaze. Signed on the underside. Height 7.87 in., diameter 4.92 in.
New Zealand Pottery: Three Unique Bowls
Three various New Zealand pottery bowls Paul Winspear plate, incised mark, 11.81 in. diameter, Ian Firth footed bowl, incised mark, 8.27 in. diameter, and small bowl incised 'Sang '89', 6.69 in. diameter
Ian Firth's City of Sails Ferry Buildings Sculpture
A Ian Firth sculpture of 'The City of Sails Ferry Buildings', in three pieces with hand painted detailing. Makers mark at the base. Largest, height 1.61 in., width 10.24 in., diameter 4.53 in.
Ceramic Tea Pots and Oil Bottle with Aquatic Motifs
Ian Firth, Doris Dutch & John Lawrence, tea pots & oil bottle, glazed ceramics, the Ian Firth of organic form decorated with blue aquatic motifs on grey background, the Doris Dutch with granular texture in chocolate hue, the John Lawrence presenting an int
Green-Yellow Stoneware Teardrop Platter by Ian Firth
An Ian Firth platter, a large teardrop-shaped platter made of stoneware. Shallow sides. Green-yellow top to the platter with abstract design. Height 0.98 in., width 9.84 in., length 15.39 in.
Ian Firth Ceramic Koru Dish
A Ian Firth koru design dish, ceramic. The dish is rectangular with raised sides. The rim of dish meets at one corner and creates two koru. Incised koru designs on the interior. Makers mark inside the dish. Height 1.77 in., width 8.15 in., diameter 6.69…
Ian Firth 10-Piece Coffee Service, 1987 Impressed Marks
Ian Firth ten piece coffee service c1987, impressed marks (slight chip to coffee pot)
Ian Firth Lidded Crock & Posy Vase Set
Ian Firth lidded crock & posy vase both stamped to bases, the crock with rope handles, 10.43 in. and 4.13 in. heights
Turquoise Glazed Ian Firth Vase, Signed - 28cm Height
An Ian Firth vase, turquoise glazed, signed to base, height 11.02 in.
N.Z. Studio Pottery Jugs by Smisek and Firth
Two N.Z. studio pottery jugs, one attributed Mirek Smisek, the other by Ian Firth.
Ian Firth Kotiate Bowl
Ian Firth 'Kotiate Bowl', 1970, large ovoid form with kotiate edge forms to the rim and a central koru scroll, unglazed iron spotted rim, brown/oatmeal spotted glaze to the interior. Impressed potter's mark to the back. Illustrated in the N.Z. Potter Magaz
Turquoise Sand Spherical Vase with Strap Handle
A Ian Firth spherical vase, in a bulbous spherical shape, with flared mouth and strap handle. Graduating from brown in the lower, through turquoise and finishing in sand coloured glaze in the upper, height 11.02 in., diameter 7.87 in.
Green and Blue Baluster Vase by Ian Firth
An Ian Firth baluster vase, in a green and blue textured glaze, with shades of brown to one side. Outwards flaring mouth, height 9.45 in., diameter 8.66 in.
Chun Glaze Bowls by Ian Firth
Two stunning Chun glaze bowls by Ian Firth, the larger graduating from lavender through red to black, the smaller from ash through olive. Both with impressed makers mark to base. Large depth 8.66 in., small depth 4.72 in.
Pair of Ian Firth Pottery Birds in Purple Glaze
A Pairing of Ian Firth Pottery birds, the smaller of slender elongated form and mounted on a cube platform base, glazed in a lust round purple black finish. The other a duo of unnamed birds resting on a wooden plinth, glazed in the same shad of purple and
Mottled Glaze Platter Bowl with Strap Handles
An Ian Firth platter bowl, with mottled internal glaze in shades of ash, red and charcoal. External glaze in a rich purple and red. Strap handle to either side with bunching decoration. Impressed makers mark to base, height 3.94 in., diameter 14.96 in.
Ian Firth Sculpted Mountain Vase
An Ian Firth mountain form vase, with sculpted decoration and in a pale yellow, brown and ivory variable glaze, height 15.75 in., width 19.69 in., diameter 7.87 in.
Tenmoku Glazed Casserole, Olive Jar, and Bowl Set
Ian Firth, a small casserole, an olive jar and a small bowl, each tenmoku glazed and with gestural resist decoration, diameter 7.09 in. height 8.27 in., diameter 5.71 in.
Ian Firth Triple Vase Lamp with Wool Shade
An Ian Firth triple vase lamp base, the connected narrow necked vases each with an impressed and decorated section, pale grey green ash type glaze, height 1.57 in. With coloured natural wool shade.
Blue Gloss Glazed Spherical Vase with Handle
Ian Firth blue gloss glazed spherical vase, bulbous neck, small lug handle, matt black glaze to the base. Impressed potter's mark. Height 10.63 in.
Signed Spear-Shaped Vases with Brown and Jun Glazes
Ian Firth, two spear shaped vases, with brown and jun glazes, both signed, the larger, height 10.63 in.
Iron Brushed Tenmoku Platter, 37cm Diameter
Ian Firth attributed large platter, the tenmoku glaze with iron brushed fine decoration, impressed mark slightly illegible. Diameter 14.57 in.
Ian Firth Salt Glaze Pot with Blue Highlights
Two Ian Firth pots, includes, one with incised and blue splashed glazed highlights over the salt glaze, singular lug handle. Diameter 9.06 in.
Geometric Flower Vase by Ian Firth
Ian Firth tapered vase, geometric flower handle, incised signature and paper label to base. Height 10.63 in.
Ian Firth Crackle Glazed Circular Bowl
Ian Firth large bowl, circular form with dark glazed highlights over the grey/green crackle glazed body, potter's mark to rim. Illustrated N.Z. Potter magazine. Diameter 22.05 in.
Ian Firth Chun Glaze Spherical Vase with Blue Highlights
A large Ian Firth spherical vase, chun glaze with blue highlights to the red/brown dribble glaze. Impressed potter's mark. Height 19.29 in.
Blue Tapered Vase with Red Highlights
A large Ian Firth tapered vase, blue glaze with red/pink highlights, tapered narrow slab form. Height 15.94 in.
Green Ash Glazed Ian Firth Jar Set
Two Ian Firth jars, graduating size, green ash type glaze dribbling over the umber type base, multiple looped handle to each, impressed mark to the smaller. Heights 13.78 in. and 5.91 in.
Speckled Spherical Vase by Ian Firth
Ian Firth spherical vase, speckled grey/green/blue glaze to the top, grey/green to the base, impressed potter's mark. Height 11.22 in.
Ian Firth Mauve Glaze Wing Handled Vase
Ian Firth large wing handled vase, mauve glaze, textured coned highlights, incised signature and paper label to base. Height 15.94 in.
Pale Grey Glazed Ian Firth Bowl - 29cm Diameter
Ian Firth bowl, pale grey glaze over the red/brown body. Diameter 11.42 in.
Yellow Glazed Spherical Pot with Dribbled Raku Finish
A large Ian Firth yellow glazed spherical pot, textured finish, a dribbled glaze over the black raku type lower glazed body. Height 22.05 in.
Yellow Grogged Bowl by Ian Firth
Ian Firth yellow glazed interior bowl, heavily grogged unglazed exterior. Diameter 10.63 in.
Ian Firth Pottery: Teapot and Specimen Vase Set
Two Ian Firth pottery pieces, includes a double section specimen vase and chino glazed teapot, both with impressed potter's marks. Height of teapot 5.71 in.
Ian Firth Double Vessel Sculpture 'Mother and Child'
Ian Firth double vessel sculpture, mother and child, the 'mother' with necklace, incised decoration to the unglazed base of each. Impressed potter's mark and with paper label. Height 19.09 in.
Encrusted Temptress Sculpture on Wooden Plinth
Ian Firth sculpture, Temptress', red brown and dark encrusted glazed effects, green highlights, mounted on a wooden plinth, entitled and signed in pen and with potter's paper label. Length 8.50 in. Exhibited at The Pumphouse 'Nothing But Nudes' exhibition,
Ian Firth Blue Glazed Vases
Two Ian Firth matt blue glazed vases, one of narrow lozenge form. Height 10.63 in., the other of flattened ovoid form with sculpted shoulders, firing crack to body. Height 7.68 in.
"Still Life Blues" Sculpture by Ian Firth
Ian Firth, Still Life Blues' sculpture, matt blue with dark lineal blue highlights, incised potters signature to base and paper label 'NFS'. Height 14.17 in. Illustrated 'N.Z. Potter No. 3 1996' in the article 'Ian Firth: 50 Years a Potter' by Howard…
Blue Glazed Vase by Ian Firth
Ian Firth tall matt blue glazed vase, waisted rectangular section, incised potter's signature to base, c.1993, exhibited Invercargill gallery. Height 16.34 in.
Ian Firth Lustre Glazed Specimen Vases (or) Metallic Glaze Vases
Two Ian Firth lustre glazed specimen vases, narrow tapered form with metallic type glazes, both with incised potter's signature to base and paper label. Height 9.25 in.
Swollen Lobed Multi-Pot with Spouts and Glaze
Ian Firth, Multi-Pot, Landscape Form 1978, the five swollen lobed forms each connected with a spout, variable dark and mid-brown glazed tones, impressed potter's mark, some firing flaw repairs, two spouts broken and re-stuck. 16.93 in. x 14.76 in. x 10.43…
Ian Firth Kotiate Bowl
Ian Firth 'Kotiate Bowl', 1970, large ovoid form with kotiate edge forms to the rim and a central koru scroll, unglazed iron spotted rim, brown/oatmeal spotted glaze to the interior. Impressed potter's mark to the back. Illustrated in the N.Z. Potter Magaz
Mountain Spirit Vase
Ian Firth large vase 'Spirit of the Mountain', incised and sculpted decoration, pale green and grey variable glaze, incised full signature to base, c.2000. Width 21.65 in., height 17.13 in.
Lozenge Vase with Incised Decoration and Glaze Highlights
Ian Firth mountain form vase of mildly tapered lozenge form, incised and sculpted decoration, green and mustard glaze highlights, incised potter's mark to base. Length 9.45 in.
Large Brown Glazed Jug with Firing Flaw
Ian Firth attributed large jug, rich brown glaze effects, firing flaw to top of handle. Unmarked. Height 13.58 in.
Red Glazed Spherical Vase with Blue Highlights by Ian Firth
Ian Firth red glazed spherical vase, the chun with blue highlights, impressed potter's mark. Height 7.48 in.
Crackled Square Vase by Ian Firth
Ian Firth baluster square section vase, pale fine crackle glaze. Incised signature to base. Height 8.46 in.
Ian Firth Bronze Glazed Lozenge Vessel
A large Ian Firth bronze glazed vessel of tall tapered lozenge form, metallic deep gold glaze. Incised signature to base. Illustrated N.Z. Potter magazine. Height 21.26 in.
Ian Firth Pottery Lamp Base - Crescent Form Glaze
An early Ian Firth pottery lamp base, six crescent forms applied to the shoulder, grey green glaze over lustrous red brown. Impressed potter's mark. Height 13.58 in.
Ian Firth Crum Glazed Bowl with Incised Decoration
A rare early Ian Firth Crum Brick Works glazed bowl, the manganese slip giving lustrous copper glaze effects, incised and banded decoration. Impressed mark to side. Height 5.24 in., diameter 6.89 in.
Ian Firth Gold Glazed Bottle Vase
Ian Firth metallic gold glazed bottle form vase, speckled pale interior top, impressed potter's mark and paper label to base. Height 14.37 in.
Crackle Glazed Pouring Vessel by Ian Firth
Ian Firth crackle glazed pouring vessel, organic oval form with compressed ball stopper, impressed potter's mark to base. Height 13.58 in.
Wax resist stoneware dish, 27 cm diameter
Ian Firth, stoneware dish, with wax resist decoration. Diameter 10.63 in.
Turquoise Porcelain Teapot by Ian Firth
Ian Firth, porcelain teapot, with mottled turquoise glaze, impressed mark. Width 9.06 in.
Tenmoku Glazed Stoneware Conjoined Wall Vase
Ian Firth, stoneware conjoined three-aperture wall vase, tenmoku glaze impressed mark height 13.78 in.