William Ricketts Miniature Face Mask Sculpture, Signed, 6 cm High
William Ricketts miniature face mask sculpture, incised 'Wm. Ricketts', 2.36 in. high
Spiritual Aboriginal Pottery Sculpture by William Ricketts
William Ricketts pottery sculpture with Aboriginal face and engraved inscription to the base 'Out of the rocks they come, spirits from the eternal sun', incised 'Wm. Ricketts', 2.36 in. high
Tribal Elder and Child Double-Sided Pottery Bust
William Ricketts imposing double sided pottery bust displaying a tribal elder on the front and child's face on reverse., note: mounted on a slate base., signed 'Wm. Ricketts'., 12.99 in. high overall, Provenance: originally presented by William Ricketts…
William Ricketts 'Welcome' Pottery Tree Stump Wall Pocket, 39cm
William Ricketts 'Welcome' rare pottery tree stump wall pocket adorned with koala and possums, incised 'Wm. Ricketts, Mt. Dandenong', 15.35 in. high
Aboriginal Pottery Sculpture by William Ricketts, 16 cm High
William Ricketts free standing pottery sculpture with Aboriginal face, incised 'Wm. Ricketts', 6.30 in. high
Elder and Youth: A Gift of Friendship, Alice Springs 1954
William Ricketts freestanding pottery sculpture of an Aboriginal elder, with young face on reverse, and inscribed 'To Ted and family from brother Billy to enrich an everlasting friendship, Alice Springs, 1954', 18.50 in. high
William Ricketts Koala Teapot with Branch Handle & Sanctuary Booklet
William Ricketts rare pottery tree stump teapot with koala and branch handle, incised 'Potter's Sanctuary Mt. Dandenong', together with a William Ricketts Sanctuary booklet, (2 items), the teapot 7.87 in. high
Ricketts Grey Glazed Koala Statue on Wooden Plinth, 17cm
William Ricketts rare pottery koala statue with grey glazed finish, with later wooden plinth, 6.69 in. high without base
Young Aboriginal Clay Sculpture by William Ricketts
William Ricketts (1899-1993), Young Aboriginal, sculptured clay, incised verso: Wm Ricketts, 5.91 in. high, 4.72 in. wide, 2.56 in. deep
Young Aboriginal Boy by William Ricketts, Clay Sculpture
William Ricketts (1899-1993), Young Aboriginal Boy, sculptured clay, incised verso: Wm Ricketts, 6.30 in. high, 4.92 in. wide, 2.36 in. deep
From My Holy Mountain: William Ricketts Sculpture
William Ricketts, From My Holy Mountain, sculptured clay, incised verso: William Ricketts / from my Holy Mountain, 6.50 in. high, 6.10 in. wide, 6.5 cm deep
Three Aboriginal Portraits Clay Sculpture by William Ricketts
William Ricketts (1899-1993), untitled, three Aboriginal portraits (double sided) clay sculpture, a/f crack to base signed and 'Alice springs' inscribed to base 24 x 5.91 in.
Aboriginal Boy's Face Pottery Sculpture by William Ricketts
William Rickets pottery sculpture of an Aboriginal boys face, incised 'Wm. Ricketts', 4.72 in. high
Spiritual Connection: Aboriginal Figures Emerging from Eternal Sun
William Ricketts pottery sculpture with two Aboriginal figures, incised 'Out of the rock they come, spirits from the eternal sun. Wm. Ricketts', 3.15 in. high, 4.72 in. wide
Early Australian Pottery Wall Sculpture of Indigenous Man
William Ricketts, an early Australian pottery wall sculpture of an indigenous man, signed verso, height 5.51 in., width 3.94 in.
Indigenous Elders Terracotta Sculpture by William Ricketts
William Ricketts, an extremely rare monumental two piece terracotta clay sculpture of large proportions, each piece featuring highly detailed faces of Indigenous Elders entwined and infused into the sweeping sculptures. A total of nine individual life size
Double Sided Men's Face Sculpture by William Ricketts, Earthenware
William Ricketts (1898-1993). Double sided sculptural face of men, earthenware, inscription to interior '43 Potters Sanctuary Mt, Dandenong', height 5.12 in. Provenance: The Jack Grace collection
Aboriginal Girl Earthenware Dish by William Ricketts
William Ricketts (1898-1993). Earthenware dish, modelled with the face of an Aboriginal girl, artist's signature 'W.Ricketts', length 9.45 in. Provenance: The Jack Grace collection
William Ricketts Terracotta Dish with Indigenous Faces and Animals
William Ricketts (1899-1993), figural dish with Indigenous faces and animals sculpted terracotta clay signed to underside in pencil 'Wm Ricketts/Mt Dandenong / 1957' 12.01 in. x 10.24 in.
William Ricketts Pottery Bust of Young Boy, Signed
William Ricketts pottery bust of a young boy, incised 'Wm. Ricketts', 12.60 in. high
Indigenous Heads Wall Sculpture by William Ricketts - Rare
William Ricketts (1898-1993). An important large terracotta clay wall sculpture featuring sixteen individual indigenous heads, standing a large 35.43 in. tall by 47.24 in. in width. This alongside Lot.14 (in this auction) is considered to be one of the…
Monumental Terracotta Sculpture: Indigenous Elder and Children
William Ricketts (1898-1993). An important large monumental two piece terracotta clay wall sculpture depicting a large reclining bearded indigenous tribal elder, 8 indigenous children faces and rare full length self portrait of the sculptor William Rickett
Spirit from the Eternal Sun
William Ricketts (1899-1993), Out of the rocks they come, spirit from the eternal sun, ceramic sculpture, incised to base: Wm Ricketts / 'out of the rocks they come, spirit from the eternal sun', 3.54 in. high
Three-Faced Spirits: Ricketts' Pottery Sculpture
William Ricketts pottery sculpture with three faces, incised in the base 'Out Of The Rocks They Come, Spirits From The Eternal Sun. Wm. Ricketts', 3.35 in. high, 3.74 in. wide
Signed Ricketts Sculpture: Petite Elegance in 19cm Height
A signed Ricketts sculpture, height 7.48 in.
Double-sided Pottery Bust by William Ricketts
A William Ricketts double-sided Pottery bust, the earthenware nude bust of an Aboriginal girl, the reverse adorned with two children's faces, incised 'Wm. Ricketts' to the underside. Height 10.63 in.
Aboriginal Child Spirit: Ricketts' 1946 Tree Stump Sculpture
A William Ricketts Pottery tree stump sculpture, the tree trump sculpture with Aboriginal child spirit figure, incised 'W. Ricketts' and dated 1946 to the underside. Height 10.63 in.
Ricketts' Boy Bust: 28x30 cm Sculpture
A William Ricketts bust of a boy, height 11.02 in., width 11.81 in.
Believed Ricketts: Adolescent Sculpture
A William Ricketts work of an adolescent, width 5.91 in. height 4.92 in. Not signed but believed to be Ricketts
Aboriginal Elder Wall Pocket by William Ricketts
William Ricketts pottery face, Aboriginal elder pottery wall pocket with full signature to base
William Ricketts: Aboriginal Elder and Sculptor
William Ricketts (1899-1993), Aboriginal elder with four children, sculptured clay, 11.61 in. high, 13.39 in. wide, 9.45 in. deep, together with whitefella dreaming: the authorised biography of William Ricketts, Peter Brady, Preferred image, Melbourne,…
Aboriginal Mother and Children by William Ricketts
William Ricketts pottery sculpture of an Aboriginal female, reverse adorned with two children's faces incised 'William Ricketts, The Sanctuary, Mount Dandenong, 1958' 8.66 in. high. Provenance: The John Stephens Collection
Double-Sided Ricketts Pottery Bust from Stephens Collection
William Ricketts double-sided pottery bust with pencil inscription (illegible) incised 'W. M. Ricketts' 8.66 in. high. Provenance: The John Stephens Collection
Ricketts' Aboriginal Statue with Koala, 1941
William Ricketts pottery statue of a seated Aboriginal figure with koala incised 'W. M. Ricketts, Mt. Dandenong, 1941' 3.94 in. high, 5.12 in. wide. Provenance: The John Stephens Collection
Ricketts' Tribal Elder Pottery Statue from Stephens Collection
William Ricketts pottery statue of a tribal elder. Note: Pronounced firing crack through base 7.48 in. high. Provenance: The John Stephens Collection
Ricketts' Rare Aboriginal Pottery Dishes, 1935
William Ricketts pair of unusual pottery dishes with kneeling Aboriginal figures, rare blue and brown colourway the female example incised 'W. M. Ricketts, Melbourne, 1935' 3.15 in. high, 3.94 in. wide. Provenance: The John Stephens Collection
Ricketts' Pottery Stump with Aboriginal Figure
William Ricketts early pottery tree stump dish with squatting Aboriginal figure, unusual black glaze incised 'W. M. Ricketts, Melbourne, 1936' 2.76 in. high, 4.92 in. wide. Provenance: The John Stephens Collection
Green Glazed Ricketts Teapot with Koalas
William Ricketts pottery tree stump teapot with applied koalas in rare and early green glaze incised 'W. M. Ricketts, 1934' 6.69 in. high. Provenance: The John Stephens Collection
Ricketts' Nude Bust
William Ricketts pottery bust of a female nude incised 'W. M. Ricketts' 11.81 in. high
Dual Faces
William Ricketts, 'Clay sculpture of two Faces' signed with inscription verso (minor firing crack to the back)
Indigenous Boy Bust by William Ricketts
William Ricketts, Australia 1899-1993, an important clay sculpture of the bust of a young indigenous boy, (hidden boy's face to the underside) signed to base, height 14.17 in., width 15.75 in.
Ricketts' Aboriginal Woman Pottery Bust
William Ricketts pottery bust of an Aboriginal woman, incised 'Wm. Ricketts', 11.02 in. high
Double-Sided Pottery Bust by William Ricketts
William Ricketts double sided pottery bust with pencil titles 'Kwam Kwan, Iwana', incised 'Wm. Ricketts,', 5.91 in. high
Aboriginal Elder and Child Pottery Bookend by William Ricketts
William Ricketts pottery bookend with Aboriginal elder and child's face, incised 'Wm. Ricketts, 1946', 9.06 in. high
Aboriginal Man Clay Pendant by William Ricketts
William Ricketts clay pendant, decorated with aboriginal man's head design, signed W. Ricketts verso, length 3.15 in., width 1.97 in.
Aboriginal Boy Bust by William Ricketts
William Ricketts pottery sculpture, depicting the bust of a young Aboriginal boy, signed verso, pottery, height 4.13 in. and width 3.15 in.
Aboriginal Pottery Wall Bust by William Ricketts
William Ricketts aboriginal pottery wall bust, near life size, incised 'Wm. Ricketts, 12.99 in. high
William Ricketts' Earthenware Sculpture "Tgikayli" (15cm)
William Ricketts (1898-1993), Tgikayli, c. 1960-70's, earthernware, signed and titled verso Wm Ricketts, height 5.91 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
Ricketts' Elder Face Earthenware Sculpture
William Ricketts (1898-1993), Face of an Elder c, 1960-70's, earthenware, inscribed to base Wm Ricketts, height 9.45 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
Double Sided Elder and Young Boy Sculptural Face
William Ricketts (1898-1993), Double Sided Sculptural Face of an Elder and Young Boy, 1965, earthenware, inscribed and dated to base Wm Ricketts, 1965, height 7.48 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
William Ricketts' Ceramic Aboriginal Portrait Pen Tray
A ceramic pen tray by William Ricketts (1899-1993), leaf shaped with a loop handle having an aboriginal portrait, leaf tendril finials, incised 'Wm Ricketts Melbourne 1935' to underside, length 8.27 in.
Ricketts' Earthenware Portrait of Two Young Boys
William Ricketts (Australian, 1898-1993) sculptural portrait of two young boys, c. 1965 earthenware, inscribed to base 'Wm Ricketts'
Ricketts' Elder Face Sculpture
William Ricketts (Australian, 1898-1993) sculptural face of an elder, c. 1965 earthenware, inscribed to base 'Wm Ricketts'
Aboriginal Faces Pottery Dish by William Ricketts
William Ricketts 1899-1993 Pottery dish depicting 2 Aboriginal faces, 9.84 in. long, 3.94 in. wide, 3.54 in. high
Aboriginal Children Loving Cup by William Ricketts
William Ricketts (1899-1993) an unglazed asymmetrical earthenware 'Loving' cup with the faces of two Aboriginal children peering out from the side, inscribed to base: 'W m Ricketts' together with a copy of 'Whitefella dreaming: the authorised biography of
Hand-painted Aboriginal figure dish by William Ricketts
William Ricketts (1899-1993) a hand painted earthenware dish in the form of an Aboriginal figure crouched by a billabong, signed to base 'Ricketts' 9.5 cm high
Ricketts' Pottery Fountain: Nature's Serene Reflection
William Ricketts pottery fountain piece, 18.50 in. x 26.77 in.
Tree Stump Teapot with Gum Leaves and Nuts
William Ricketts pottery teapot of tree stump form with applied gum leaves and nuts with branch handle, inscribed 'Wm. Ricketts, Potters Sanctuary Mt. Dandenong, 1936', 6.69 in. high
Aboriginal Boy Sculpture by Ricketts
William Ricketts, sculpture of a young Aboriginal boy, pottery, height 7.87 in., width 6.30 in., signed verso
Ricketts' Terracotta: Spirit of Love and Living Things
William Ricketts in spirit with Tgikalyi and faces of the Pitgantgara tribe, terracotta, inscribed on base, William / is the / spirit of our love / the spirit / of all living things, 25.20 in. x 20.47 in. x 14.96 in. Provenance: The Estate of Pro Hart,…
Ricketts' Animal Figure Group Garden Sculpture
William Ricketts rare pottery animal figure group garden sculpture, showing possums, kangaroos, koalas and lyrebirds, 20.87 in. x 11.42 in.
Elder with Three Children Pottery Sculpture
William Ricketts Pottery sculpture of an elder with three children, incised 'Mountain Gallery, Mt Dandenong, Vic., 9.06 in. high, 7.87 in. across
Tribal Elder Pottery Figure by William Ricketts
William Ricketts (Attributed) Pottery figure of a tribal elder, not signed, 8.27 in. high
"The Friend of the Arunta" Clay Sculpture by William Ricketts
A rare figural clay sculpture, 'The friend of the Arunta', William Ricketts (1898-1993), circa 1939, depicting a group of Arunta tribesmen explaining the importance of the churinga stone to Sir Baldwyn Spencer. Accompanied by original pamphlet and photogra
William Ricketts' Earthenware Fountain Sculpture, 1938
William Ricketts (Australian, 1899-1993), fountain sculpture, 1938, hand built earthenware, featuring a small circular plate above three crouching figures upon a shallow circular dish with domed centre glazed in iron oxide, incised to base 'W. M. Ricketts
Ricketts' Pottery Possum Dish, 1937
William Ricketts Pottery Possum man dish incised 'Wm. Ricketts, Potters Sanctuary, 1937' 10.24 in. across
Aboriginal Trio
William Ricketts (1898-1993), An earthenware sculpture of three Aboriginal heads, incised Wm. Ricketts, 6.30 in. high, 11.42 in. wide
Ricketts' 25cm Sculpture
William Ricketts sculpture, 9.84 in. high
Indigenous Elder Portrait by W. Ricketts Pottery
William Ricketts Pottery portrait of an indigenous elder, incised W. Ricketts, 4.72 in. high
William Ricketts Pottery Plate from Mount Dandenong Sanctuary
William Ricketts Pottery plate, incised 'Wm Ricketts potters sanctuary Mount Dandenong, 14.17 in. long
Ricketts' Tribal Elder Pottery
William Ricketts Pottery pot boiler with tribal elder face, incised W.R, 3.54 in. high, 4.33 in. across
Seated Tribal Elder Pottery Sculpture by Wm Ricketts
William Ricketts Pottery sculpture of a seated tribal elder, incised Wm Ricketts, 6.69 in. high, 5.51 in. wide
William Ricketts' Cunningham Skink Pottery Sculpture
William Ricketts Rare pottery sculpture of a Cunningham Skink, accompanied by letter of provenance from Marvin Hurnall, dated 30th September 2006, 3.15 in. high, 7.87 in. long
Indigenous Child Earthenware Sculpture by Ricketts
William Ricketts (1898-1993), An earthenware sculpture of a young indigenous child, inscribed 'Ricketts', 3.54 in. high
Indigenous Elder and Children Earthenware Sculpture
A William Ricketts earthenware sculpture modelled of a bearded indigenous Australian elder and two children verso. Inscribed WM Ricketts to base. 7.09 in. high, 5.12 in. wide.
Ricketts' Earthenware Sculpture with Elder and Boys
William Ricketts (1898-1993) An earthenware sculpture modelled with the head of an elder and two boys, incised Wm Ricketts and dated 1947, 6.30 in. high
Indigenous Elder Terracotta Portrait Panel by William Ricketts
William Ricketts Miniature terracotta portrait panel of an indigenous elder, the reverse indistinctly inscribed, 3.15 in. x 1.97 in.
Ricketts' Tribal Elder Pottery Head
William Ricketts Pottery head of a tribal elder, signed 'Wm Ricketts', 10.24 in. high
Indigenous Elder Bust in Wooden Stand
William Ricketts Pottery bust of an indigenous Australian elder inset in a wooden stand, The terracottra 8.66 in. high
Aboriginal-inspired Lamp Base with Faces and Possum
William Ricketts (1898-1993). A large hand modelled earthenware lamp base decorated with Aboriginal faces and a possum, on a blackwood base, lamp base 20.08 in. high
Gum Nut Teapot by William Ricketts
William Ricketts (1898-1993). A glazed earthenware twin spout teapot with moulded gum nuts and gum leaves 1934, incised Wm Ricketts, Melbourne, 1934, 9.45 in. high
William Ricketts' Glazed Earthenware Swagman Figure
William Ricketts (1898-1993). A glazed earthenware figure of a Swagman, incised Wm Ricketts, Potters Sanctuary, Mt Dandenong, 5.12 in. high, 5.91 in. wide
William Ricketts' Kangaroo Man Figure with Churinga
William Ricketts (1898-1993). A hand modelled earthenware figure of a 'Kangaroo Man' holding a Churinga, c. 1940, incised Wm Ricketts, 12.20 in. high. Illustrated: Australian Art Pottery: 1900 - 1950, Kevin Fahy, Keith Free, John Freeland & Andrew Simpson…
"Kangaroo Man" Earthenware Sculpture by William Ricketts
William Ricketts (1898-1993). A large and impressive hand modelled earthenware sculpture of nine 'Kangaroo Man' figures, incised Wm. Ricketts, Mt Dandenong, 11.42 in. high, 29.13 in. wide
Koala Teapot by William Ricketts (1940)
William Ricketts (1898-1993). A glazed earthenware twin spout teapot with moulded koalas, 1940, incised Wishing you Christmas good cheer 1940 Wm Rickett, 7.87 in. high
Kookaburra Teapot by William Ricketts (1938)
William Ricketts (1898-1993. A glazed earthenware twin spout teapot with moulded kookaburra lid, 1938, incised Potters, Sanctuary Mt Dandenong March 30th 1938 to base, 7.48 in. high
"Kangaroo Man" by William Ricketts
William Ricketts (1898-1993). A hand modelled earthenware figure of a 'Kangaroo man' c. 1940, 8.86 in. high
Aboriginal-inspired Ricketts pottery dish with lizard and heads
Australian pottery dish with Aboriginal heads and lizard, signed Ricketts (chipped)
Ricketts' Pottery Bowl with Snakes and Piccaninny Faces
William Ricketts pottery bowl adorned with snakes head & 4 piccaninny faces, incised signature. Length 12.99 in.
Aboriginal-inspired Tea Pot by William Ricketts
William Ricketts pottery tea pot with branch handle & spout, base decorated with picaninny face & lid mounted with Aboriginal bust finial. 13.78 in. Provenance: Private collection Melbourne, previously purchased directly from the Ricketts family.
Aboriginal Boy Earthenware Mask by William Ricketts
A small earthenware mask of an aboriginal boy, by William Ricketts, inscribed in pencil verso 'Intjitjin, Pitjantgari Tribe', 5.51 in. high
Aboriginal Elder Earthenware Sculpture by William Ricketts
A large earthenware sculpture of an aboriginal elder, by William Ricketts, circa 1940, 12.60 in. high
Aboriginal Woman on Tree Trunk Pottery Flower Aid
William Ricketts: Pottery flower aid in the form of an aboriginal woman on a tree trunk. Signed & dated 1934
Aboriginal Elder and Child Double-Faced Clay Sculpture
William Ricketts, a double faced clay sculpture depicting an Aboriginal elder and Aboriginal child to verso. Height 13.78 in. (some cracks and chips and repairs but overall very sound)
Aboriginal Elder with Children
Ricketts, William (1898-1993), in fired clay appearing as stone, and depicting the finely rendered figure of an aboriginal elder holding three children; with faint inscription underside and also signature of William Ricketts. Height 8.66 in. Width 7.48 in…
Aboriginal Warrior Head Sculpture
William Ricketts (1899-1993) Australia. Aboriginal head. Aboriginal Warriors. Head. Clay sculpture. 9.84 in. high
Double-Sided Pottery Bust by William Ricketts
William Ricketts, Double sided pottery bust, incised signature. Height 11.42 in., width 11.02 in., depth 8.27 in.
Generations United
William Ricketts double sided portrait sculpture of elder and children, 7.87 in. tall
"Adolescent Boys" by William Ricketts
Small William Ricketts sculpture of two adolescent Boys, signed and Enscribed to base, 3.15 in. tall
"Aboriginal Elder" by William Ricketts
William Ricketts (1899-1993), 'Aboriginal Elder', sculptured clay, signed 'Wm Ricketts' on base, 5.12 in. x 3.54 in.