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Elizabeth Lissaman (New Zealand) ceramics

Elizabeth Hazel Lissaman, born on October 11, 1901, in Blenheim, New Zealand, developed a strong interest in pottery during her school years. Despite a lack of contacts in the field, she pursued her passion. In 1921, Lissaman stayed with her grandmother in Sydney, Australia, where she sought knowledge from libraries, brickworks, and fellow beginner potters. She learned about clay preparation, pottery wheels, throwing techniques, glazing, decorating, and kiln building and firing.

 Upon her return to New Zealand in 1922, Lissaman set up a studio on her parents' farm. She sourced terracotta clay from The Elevation near Picton, transported it to her studio, and developed a unique pottery wheel with the help of her father, brothers, and friends. She ordered ceramic materials from England and waited months for their arrival.

 When electricity became available in the mid-1920s, Lissaman switched from coal to an oil-fired kiln and added more... an electric drive to her wheel. She held her first exhibition at the Winter Show in Christchurch in 1927. In 1930, she married Henry Francis Hall and had three children.

 Lissaman crafted various domestic ware items such as mugs, jugs, bowls, and plates. While much of her work served utilitarian purposes, she also created intricately decorated pieces intended as standalone objects. Her designs showed similarities to low-temperature majolica ware, but she had already established her unique style before her 1958 European travels.

 In 1966, the family relocated to Morrinsville, where Lissaman had a custom-built studio with an electric kiln. She made her last wheel-thrown pots at Crathie Rest Home in Tauranga in 1990, after nearly 70 years of pottery and multiple relocations.

 Lissaman received honorary life membership from the New Zealand Society of Potters in 1965 and was appointed an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 1982 for her contributions to pottery. She passed away in Cambridge, New Zealand, on February 18, 1991. less...

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Two Elizabeth Lissaman mugs, cream glaze over terracotta hand…
Hand-painted Bird and Flower Mugs by Elizabeth Lissaman, 1989

Two Elizabeth Lissaman mugs, cream glaze over terracotta hand painted with birds and flowers in blues, greens & yellows, incised signature to base, dated 1989

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A five-piece Elizabeth Lissaman tea set, comprising teapot, two…
Elizabeth Lissaman Tea Set with Book: Pottery for Pleasure

A five-piece Elizabeth Lissaman tea set, comprising teapot, two jugs and two sugars (one lidded), in a blue slightly speckled glaze, fully signed to base, one jug with tiny chip and some glaze losses to spouts. Together with a copy of 'Pottery for Pleasure

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Elizabeth Lissaman 1959 studio pottery jug, hand painted with a…
Whiplash Floral Jug by Elizabeth Lissaman (1959)

Elizabeth Lissaman 1959 studio pottery jug, hand painted with a wide band of stylised whiplash bell florals in yellow, blue and green. Incised signature and date code for 1959. Height 4.41 in. For more information on Lissaman see https://www.objectspace.or

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Elizabeth Lissaman, two small hand-painted wall plates, each…
Hand-painted bird plates by Elizabeth Lissaman

Elizabeth Lissaman, two small hand-painted wall plates, each decorated with an exotic stylised bird (one restored), incised signature and date code for 1986 (Ehyb) and for 1989 (Ehyh) to the bases, diameter 4.72 in. each, Exhibited: 'Elizabeth Lissaman:…

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Elizabeth Lissaman, small hand-painted wall plate, decorated…
Hand-painted wall plate with stylised bird by Elizabeth Lissaman

Elizabeth Lissaman, small hand-painted wall plate, decorated with an exotic stylised bird, incised signature and date code for 1980 (Ehys) to the base, diameter 4.33 in., Exhibited: 'Elizabeth Lissaman: the Art of Pottery', Objectspace, 24 Nov ' 3 Feb 2019

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Elizabeth Lissaman, small hand-painted wall plate, decorated…
Hand-painted bird plate by Elizabeth Lissaman (1980)

Elizabeth Lissaman, small hand-painted wall plate, decorated with an exotic stylised bird, incised signature and date code for 1980 (Ehys) to the base, diameter 4.33 in., Exhibited: 'Elizabeth Lissaman: the Art of Pottery', Objectspace, 24 Nov ' 3 Feb 2019

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Elizabeth Lissaman, hand painted wall plate, decorated with two…
Exotic Bird Wall Plate by Elizabeth Lissaman

Elizabeth Lissaman, hand painted wall plate, decorated with two exotic stylised birds, in blue, green and orange, incised signature and date code for 1990 (Ehhs) to the base, diameter 8.46 in., Exhibited: 'Elizabeth Lissaman: the Art of Pottery',…

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An Elizabeth Lissaman JugWith incised maker's mark to the base.…
Elizabeth Lissaman Incised Jug, 140mm height

An Elizabeth Lissaman JugWith incised maker's mark to the base. Height 5.51 in., width 6.10 in.

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Elizabeth Lissaman, footed bowl, incised signature and date…
1973 Footed Bowl by Elizabeth Lissaman

Elizabeth Lissaman, footed bowl, incised signature and date code for 1973, 10.04 in. diameter

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Salt pig and small pot, Elizabeth Lissaman honey pot, salt pig…
Lissaman Salt and Honey Pot Set

Salt pig and small pot, Elizabeth Lissaman honey pot, salt pig and small pot, incised marks, 4.92 in., 2.56 in. and 1.97 in. heights

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Elizabeth Lissaman, earthenware glazed bowl, raised on base…
Geometric Earthenware Bowl by Elizabeth Lissaman

Elizabeth Lissaman, earthenware glazed bowl, raised on base decorated with geometric motifs, the exterior glazed with chocolate hue, the interior with concentric circles in deep cyan blue, potter's signature incised to base, height 2.76 in., diameter 9.84…

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An Elizabeth Lissaman bird plate, signed on the reverse.…
Elizabeth Lissaman Signed Bird Plate - 13.5cm Diameter

An Elizabeth Lissaman bird plate, signed on the reverse. Diameter 5.31 in.

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An Elizabeth Lissaman vase, with potter's mark to the base…
Elizabeth Lissaman Vase with Potter's Mark, 11 cm Height

An Elizabeth Lissaman vase, with potter's mark to the base underside, height 4.33 in., diameter 3.35 in.

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Elizabeth Lissaman, Two preserve pots and a small dish, the…
Lissaman's Slip Decorated Preserve Pots and Dish

Elizabeth Lissaman, Two preserve pots and a small dish, the lidded pots banded with white and cream slip decoration, the dish with speckled blue glaze, all with incised potter's signature to the base, the tallest, Height 4.33 in.

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Elizabeth Lissaman five various mugs and honey pot, incised…
Elizabeth Lissaman Pottery Collection

Elizabeth Lissaman five various mugs and honey pot, incised marks, of sizes

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Elizabeth Lissaman, creamer, incised signature to base and…
Elizabeth Lissaman Creamer with Incised Signature and Inscription

Elizabeth Lissaman, creamer, incised signature to base and inscribed 'Ehel', height 2.76 in.

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Elizabeth Lissaman, earthenware hand-painted plate, decorated…
Hand-painted Bird Plate by Elizabeth Lissaman

Elizabeth Lissaman, earthenware hand-painted plate, decorated with a colourful bird, along with a booklet on the artist '70 years Pottery for Pleasure', potter's signature incised to base, diameter 5.31 in.

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Elizabeth Lissaman two mugs, incised signature and dated 1972…
1972 Elizabeth Lissaman Incised Signature Mug Pair

Elizabeth Lissaman two mugs, incised signature and dated 1972 to base, 3.15 in. height

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An Elizabeth Lissaman lidded trinket box, painted with three…
Elizabeth Lissaman Bird-Painted Lidded Trinket Box

An Elizabeth Lissaman lidded trinket box, painted with three birds to the lid, signed on the base, diameter 4.72 in.

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Five Elizabeth Lissaman pottery pieces, includes two salt pigs,…
Elizabeth Lissaman Pottery Collection

Five Elizabeth Lissaman pottery pieces, includes two salt pigs, one in brown glaze, sculpted features, incised potter's marks and date code for 1973, a smaller salt pig in blue/grey glaze with date code for 1979 and three spoon holders with tribal glaze pa

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A set of six Elizabeth Lissaman bird decorated coffee mugs,…
Elizabeth Lissaman Bird Coffee Mugs Set

A set of six Elizabeth Lissaman bird decorated coffee mugs, each with a cockerel type bird painted in blue and orange/tan on a grey ground, the reverse with a rising sun in similar tone, terracotta type body, incised full marks to base of each including da

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Elizabeth Lissaman, preserve pot and matching dish, Impressed…
Lissaman Preserve Pot & Matching Dish Set

Elizabeth Lissaman, preserve pot and matching dish, Impressed marks, 6.69 in. height, 4.33 in. dia

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Elisabeth Lissaman, pottery wall plate, hand painted with an…
Exotic Bird Pottery Wall Plate by Elisabeth Lissaman

Elisabeth Lissaman, pottery wall plate, hand painted with an exotic bird, incised name and marks to the base including date code for 1988, diameter 8.66 in.

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Elizabeth Lissaman, pottery bowl, hand painted with a landscape…
Hand-painted Landscape Pottery Bowl by Elizabeth Lissaman

Elizabeth Lissaman, pottery bowl, hand painted with a landscape around the side, signed to the base (signature partially covered by the glaze), width 8.07 in.

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An Elizabeth Lissaman earthenware dish, decorated with two…
Elizabeth Lissaman Earthenware Dish with Exotic Birds

An Elizabeth Lissaman earthenware dish, decorated with two exotic birds, incised signature and date code for 1972. Diameter 11.02 in.

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An Elizabeth Lissaman eight-piece bowl set, includes seven…
Elizabeth Lissaman 8-Piece Bowl Set, 1971

An Elizabeth Lissaman eight-piece bowl set, includes seven smaller and one larger, each of shaped form, possibly a condiment set. Full marks to larger bowl and date code for 1971.

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Elizabeth Lissaman hand painted wall plate, similar to above,…
1985 Hand-Painted Wall Plate by Elizabeth Lissaman

Elizabeth Lissaman hand painted wall plate, similar to above, date code for 1985. Diameter 7.95 in.

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Elizabeth Lissaman hand painted wall plate, decorated with two…
Hand-painted Elizabeth Lissaman wall plate with exotic birds

Elizabeth Lissaman hand painted wall plate, decorated with two exotic stylised birds, green and orange domninant tones, incised maker's name to reverse and date code for 1989. Diameter 8.66 in.

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A large heavy Elizabeth Lissaman pottery circular shallow dish,…
Elizabeth Lissaman Exotic Bird Pottery Dish

A large heavy Elizabeth Lissaman pottery circular shallow dish, painted with exotic birds. Impressed marks on base. Diameter 9.45 in.

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An Elizabeth Lissaman large wall plate, decorated with three…
Blue Birds Wall Plate by Elizabeth Lissaman (1979)

An Elizabeth Lissaman large wall plate, decorated with three exotic birds in blue tones on pale ground, the exterior rim impressed with a repeating design, incised name and marks to the back including date code for 1979. Diameter 10.83 in.

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Elizabeth Lissaman, pottery bowl, with hand painted floral…
Floral Pottery Bowl by Elizabeth Lissaman

Elizabeth Lissaman, pottery bowl, with hand painted floral decoration (rim chip), signed to the base, diameter 7.48 in.

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Elizabeth Lissaman, two blue glazed pottery mugs, each signed…
Blue Glazed Pottery Mugs by Elizabeth Lissaman

Elizabeth Lissaman, two blue glazed pottery mugs, each signed to the base

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Elizabeth Lissaman, stoneware wall plate, decorated with…
Stylised Pea Hen Stoneware Wall Plate by Elizabeth Lissaman

Elizabeth Lissaman, stoneware wall plate, decorated with stylised pea hens; small rim chip, signed to the base, diameter 10.24 in.

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Elizabeth Lissaman, four assorted pottery pieces, including a…
Assorted Pottery Pieces by Elizabeth Lissaman

Elizabeth Lissaman, four assorted pottery pieces, including a jug, small vase, small bowl and circular trough

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Elizabeth Lissaman, a rare and important hand-decorated studio…
Rare Dinosaur Decorated Studio Pottery Vase by Elizabeth Lissaman

Elizabeth Lissaman, a rare and important hand-decorated studio pottery vase, decorated with dinosaurs amongst foliage, signed and dated 1926 to the base, height 6.30 in.

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Elizabeth Lissaman, early blue glazed vase, signed and dated…
Blue Glazed Vase by Elizabeth Lissaman (1926)

Elizabeth Lissaman, early blue glazed vase, signed and dated 1926 to the base, height 2.76 in.

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Elizabeth Lissaman, pottery jug, decorated with deer in a…
Deer Landscape Pottery Jug by Elizabeth Lissaman

Elizabeth Lissaman, pottery jug, decorated with deer in a landscape setting; some minor fritting to spout and top rim, signed to the base, height 4.33 in.

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Elizabeth Lissaman, green glazed jug, decorated with deer,…
Green Glazed Deer Jug by Elizabeth Lissaman

Elizabeth Lissaman, green glazed jug, decorated with deer, signed to the base, height 3.94 in.

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Elizabeth Lissaman, hand decorated vase, with leaves and…
Blue Glazed Vase with Leaves and Berries by Elizabeth Lissaman

Elizabeth Lissaman, hand decorated vase, with leaves and berries in a blue glaze, signed to the base, height 3.94 in.

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A good early Elizabeth Lissaman bird decorated vase, tall…
Elizabeth Lissaman Bird Vase

A good early Elizabeth Lissaman bird decorated vase, tall baluster form, two exotic white glazed birds with yellow highlights and black outline encircle the body on a dark blue, mid-blue and tan encircling band ground, traditional terracotta body, incised

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Elizabeth Lissaman, small hand-painted pottery plate, 1989…
Hand-Painted Pottery Plate by Elizabeth Lissaman (1989)

Elizabeth Lissaman, small hand-painted pottery plate, 1989 signed Depth 5.71 in.

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Elizabeth Lissaman. Wall plate hand painted with an exotic bird.…
Exotic Bird Wall Plate by Elizabeth Lissaman

Elizabeth Lissaman. Wall plate hand painted with an exotic bird. Diameter 10.24 in.

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Elisabeth Lissaman, small dish, with a wax resist leaf design.…
Wax resist leaf dish by Elisabeth Lissaman

Elisabeth Lissaman, small dish, with a wax resist leaf design. Diameter 4.33 in.

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Elizabeth Lissaman, small circular dish, with an impressed leaf…
Impressed Leaf Dish

Elizabeth Lissaman, small circular dish, with an impressed leaf design. Diameter 5.12 in.

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Elizabeth Lissaman, three stoneware jugs
Lissaman's Stoneware Jugs

Elizabeth Lissaman, three stoneware jugs

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