Mirek Smisek was a New Zealand ceramic artist born in Czechoslovakia on 22 March 1925. He grew up in Prague, where he trained as a ceramicist and worked as an apprentice in a porcelain factory. In 1949, Smisek immigrated to New Zealand, where he settled in Auckland and began working as a commercial artist.

In the 1950s, Smisek commenced making ceramics, creating functional pieces such as plates, bowls, and cups. He was influenced by the modernist movement and the work of artists such as Bernard Leach and Hans Coper. Smisek's style was characterized by clean lines, simple shapes, and a focus on form and texture.

In the 1960s, Smisek began to experiment with sculptural forms, creating large, abstract pieces that were inspired by nature and the landscape of New Zealand. He often incorporated found objects into his work, such as stones, shells, and driftwood.

Smisek's work gained recognition more...

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Mirek Smisek, stoppered flagon, original cane stopper,…

Mirek Smisek Original Stoppered Flagon with Impressed Mark

Mirek Smisek, stoppered flagon, original cane stopper, impressed mark, 30 cm high

Mirek Smisek, flagon, salt glaze ceramic with original woven…

Mirek Smisek Salt Glaze Ceramic Flagon with Woven Stopper

Mirek Smisek, flagon, salt glaze ceramic with original woven stopper & bound cane handle, stamp mark, 37 x 18.5 x 18.5 cm (widest points)

Mirek Smisek Stoppered Flagon, foliate decoration, original…

Mirek Smisek Foliate Stoppered Flagon, Original Caned Stopper, Impressed Mark

Mirek Smisek Stoppered Flagon, foliate decoration, original caned stopper, impressed mark, 23 cm high

Early Mirek Smisek Stoppered Flagon, applied floral cartouche,…

Early Mirek Smisek Floral Cartouche Stoppered Flagon, 23cm High

Early Mirek Smisek Stoppered Flagon, applied floral cartouche, original cane stopper (damage), impressed mark, 23 cm high

Mirek Smisek Stoppered Flagon, original caned stopper,…

Mirek Smisek Caned Stoppered Flagon, Impressed Mark, 32cm High

Mirek Smisek Stoppered Flagon, original caned stopper, impressed mark, 32 cm high

Mirek Smisek Stoppered Flagon, incised decoration with applied…

Mirek Smisek Sunflower Stoppered Flagon, Salt Glaze, 34cm High

Mirek Smisek Stoppered Flagon, incised decoration with applied sunflower cartouche, salt glaze, original cane stopper, impressed mark, 34 cm high

Mirek Smisek water jug, salt glaze, incised decoration to lower…

Mirek Smisek Salt Glaze Water Jug with Incised Decoration

Mirek Smisek water jug, salt glaze, incised decoration to lower portion, applied strap handle, impressed mark, 19.5 cm high

Mirek Smisek Stoppered Flagon, impressed mark, original woven…

Mirek Smisek Stoppered Flagon with Original Woven Cane Stopper

Mirek Smisek Stoppered Flagon, impressed mark, original woven cane stopper, 20 cm high o/a

Roger Smisek salt glazed flask, impressed mark, 21 cm high

Roger Smisek Salt Glazed Flask, Impressed Mark, 21cm High

Roger Smisek salt glazed flask, impressed mark, 21 cm high

Early Mirek Smisek tall wine bottle. With two lugs cane handle…

Mirek Smisek Tall Wine Bottle with Cane Handle and Cork

Early Mirek Smisek tall wine bottle. With two lugs cane handle and woven cork stopper. Incised name on base. Height 28 cm.

Mirek Smisek, Stoneware wine bottle, decorated with free-formed…

Stoneware Wine Bottle with Grey and Tenmoku Glazes, 30cm

Mirek Smisek, Stoneware wine bottle, decorated with free-formed alternating panels of grey and tenmoku glazes, with original cane and cork stopper, impressed potter's mark to the foot, height 30 cm, Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier

Mirek Smisek, Stoppered Flagon, salt glaze, impressed mark,…

Stoppered Flagon by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, Stoppered Flagon, salt glaze, impressed mark, original cane handle and stopper, 31.5 cm high overall

Mirek Smisek bottle vase, lugged and dimpled, impressed mark,…

Mirek Smisek bottle vase with lug and dimple details

Mirek Smisek bottle vase, lugged and dimpled, impressed mark, 25 cm high

Mirek Smisek jug, mauve/brown glaze, impressed mark, 19 cm high

Mauve/Brown Glaze Mirek Smisek Jug, Impressed Mark, 19 cm

Mirek Smisek jug, mauve/brown glaze, impressed mark, 19 cm high

Original Mirek Smisek flask stopper, woven cane on cork, 5 cm…

Mirek Smisek Woven Cane Flask Stopper - Original Design

Original Mirek Smisek flask stopper, woven cane on cork, 5 cm long

Mirek Smisek Jug, impressed band of geometrics, deep brown…

Mirek Smisek Jug: Geometric Band, Deep Brown Glaze, Impressed Mark

Mirek Smisek Jug, impressed band of geometrics, deep brown glaze, impressed mark, 17 cm high.

Mirek Smisek Oil Bottle, salt glaze, original cork and woven…

Mirek Smisek Salt Glaze Oil Bottle with Cork Stopper

Mirek Smisek Oil Bottle, salt glaze, original cork and woven cane stopper, impressed mark, 23 cm high.

Mirek Smisek Tall Jug, salt glaze in green and brown, impressed…

Green and Brown Salt Glaze Tall Jug by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek Tall Jug, salt glaze in green and brown, impressed mark, 24 cm high.

A Mirek Smisek bottle, glazed grey. With a woven cane stopper…

Glazed Grey Mirek Smisek Bottle with Cane Accents

A Mirek Smisek bottle, glazed grey. With a woven cane stopper and a cane wrapped handle. Incised 'Smisek' to the base underside, height 29 cm, depth 17.5 cm

Mirek Smisek early salt glaze coffee pot and cream jug,…

Mirek Smisek Salt Glaze Coffee Set

Mirek Smisek early salt glaze coffee pot and cream jug, vertical banded dark khaki glaze. Incised full signature to base. The pot H.24 cm.

Mirek Smisek jug, salt glazed stoneware. Signed at base. 18 cm…

Salt Glazed Stoneware Jug by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek jug, salt glazed stoneware. Signed at base. 18 cm height

Mirek Smisek salt glazed Flagon, with single handle and…

Mirek Smisek Salt Glazed Flagon with Cane Stopper

Mirek Smisek salt glazed Flagon, with single handle and original woven cane and cork stopper. Impressed mark, 33 cm height

Mirek Smisek bottle, Tenmoku glaze, single handle with original…

Mirek Smisek Tenmoku Glaze Bottle with Handle and Cork

Mirek Smisek bottle, Tenmoku glaze, single handle with original cork stopper. Impressed mark. 29 cm height

Mirek Smisek stoneware wine flask, dark green salt glaze with…

Dark Green Stoneware Wine Flask with Cane Handle

Mirek Smisek stoneware wine flask, dark green salt glaze with concentric ribbed bands to the exterior. Original cane handle. Signed at base. 30 cm height

Mirek Smisek salt glazed flask, dark brown salt glazed…

Salt Glazed Stoneware Flask with Woven Cork Stopper

Mirek Smisek salt glazed flask, dark brown salt glazed stoneware, original woven cane cork stopper. Incised signature at base. 29 cm height

Mirek Smisek salt glazed flagon, ovoid form with lug handles,…

Salt Glazed Flagon by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek salt glazed flagon, ovoid form with lug handles, cane bound handle and cork stopper. Impressed potter's mark c1970/1980, height 32 cm.

A Mirek Smisek water jug, potters monogram to bottom edge,…

Mirek Smisek Water Jug with Potter's Monogram

A Mirek Smisek water jug, potters monogram to bottom edge, height 22 cm, width 13.5 cm

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl and bottle vase blue salt glaze with…

Blue Salt Glaze Stoneware Bowl and Vase by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl and bottle vase blue salt glaze with ribbed exterior and glazed stoneware with painted decoration, impressed marks, bowl 9.5 cm height, 13.5 cm diameter, vase 15 cm height

Mirek Smisek large jug blue glaze with was resist pattern,…

Blue Glazed Was Resist Jug by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek large jug blue glaze with was resist pattern, impressed mark, 21 cm height

Mirek Smisek stoneware bottle vase blue salt glaze, incised…

Blue Salt Glaze Stoneware Bottle Vase by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek stoneware bottle vase blue salt glaze, incised mark, 20 cm length

Mirek Smisek, early jug impressed mark, 12 cm height small frit…

Early Jug by Mirek Smisek - Frit Spout, 12cm

Mirek Smisek, early jug impressed mark, 12 cm height small frit to spout

A Mirek Smisek bowl and jug, square form bowl with floral…

Mirek Smisek Bowl and Jug Set

A Mirek Smisek bowl and jug, square form bowl with floral medallions impressed to exterior. The jug of ovoid form with strap handle. Both with pressed maker's mark to base. Bowl, height 9 cm, width 21 cm, depth 210, jug, height 18 cm, diameter 17 cm

Mirek Smisek, early Flagon with original stopper & rattan…

Early Flagon with Original Stopper and Signature Mark

Mirek Smisek, early Flagon with original stopper & rattan handle, incised early signature mark to base, 30 cm height

Mirek Smisek, water jug impressed mark, 17 cm height

Mirek Smisek Water Jug with Impressed Mark (17cm)

Mirek Smisek, water jug impressed mark, 17 cm height

Mirek Smisek, salt glaze milk jug & matching sugar bowl (2)…

Mirek Smisek Salt Glaze Milk Jug and Sugar Bowl

Mirek Smisek, salt glaze milk jug & matching sugar bowl (2) both with impressed marks, 14 cm height, 11 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek, salt glaze ale jug impressed mark, 24 cm height

Salt Glaze Ale Jug with Impressed Mark - 24 cm

Mirek Smisek, salt glaze ale jug impressed mark, 24 cm height

Mirek Smisek milk jug, early impressed mark, 13.5 cm

Early Mirek Smisek Milk Jug, 13.5 cm

Mirek Smisek milk jug, early impressed mark, 13.5 cm

Mirek Smisek large flagon, impressed mark, 38 cm height

Mirek Smisek Impressed Flaggon, 38cm Height

Mirek Smisek large flagon, impressed mark, 38 cm height

Mirek Smisek, Flagon, impressed mark 21 cm height

Mirek Smisek's Impressive 21cm Flagon Mark

Mirek Smisek, Flagon, impressed mark 21 cm height

Mirek Smisek, jug, impressed mark, 22 cm height

Mirek Smisek Jug with Impressed Mark - 22cm Height

Mirek Smisek, jug, impressed mark, 22 cm height

Mirek Smisek, Flagon with original cane stopper, impressed mark,…

Mirek Smisek Cane Stopper Flagon, 24cm

Mirek Smisek, Flagon with original cane stopper, impressed mark, 24 cm height

Mirek Smisek, wine flagon, stoneware with poured brown ash…

Brown Ash Glazed Stoneware Wine Flagon by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, wine flagon, stoneware with poured brown ash glaze and ribbed body, original cane stopper, incised potter's signature to the base, height 26.5 cm

Mirek Smisek, wine flagon, stoneware ribbed body with dark grey…

Stoneware Wine Flagon with Wax-Resist Decoration

Mirek Smisek, wine flagon, stoneware ribbed body with dark grey glaze and wax-resist decoration, original cane stopper, impressed potter's mark to the base, height 27 cm

Mirek Smisek jug, strap handle, impressed mark, 18 cm height

Smisek Jug with Impressed Mark and Strap Handle

Mirek Smisek jug, strap handle, impressed mark, 18 cm height

Mirek Smisek ovoid bottle vase, impressed mark, 30 cm height

Mirek Smisek Impressed Ovoid Vase - 30cm

Mirek Smisek ovoid bottle vase, impressed mark, 30 cm height

Mirek Smisek flagon, with original cork & rattan stopper,…

Mirek Smisek Flaggon with Cork & Rattan Stopper

Mirek Smisek flagon, with original cork & rattan stopper, impressed mark, 24 cm height

Mirek Smisek flagon, with original cork & rattan stopper,…

Mirek Smisek Flaggon with Cork and Rattan Stopper

Mirek Smisek flagon, with original cork & rattan stopper, impressed mark, 24 cm height

Mirek Smisek jug, impressed mark, 14 cm height

Mirek Smisek Impressed Mark Jug - 14cm Height

Mirek Smisek jug, impressed mark, 14 cm height

Mirek Smisek jug, 18.5 cm height together with footed bowl,…

Mirek Smisek Jug and Footed Bowl Set

Mirek Smisek jug, 18.5 cm height together with footed bowl, both unmarked, 15 cm diameter

Two N.Z. studio pottery jugs, one attributed Mirek Smisek, the…

N.Z. Studio Pottery Jugs by Smisek and Firth

Two N.Z. studio pottery jugs, one attributed Mirek Smisek, the other by Ian Firth.

Mirek Smisek, Stoneware bottle and six cups, tenmoku glaze,…

Stoneware Bottle and Six Cups by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, Stoneware bottle and six cups, tenmoku glaze, potter's mark to bases, the bottle, 20 x 13.5 x 13.5 cm

A pair of early ('50s/'60s) Mirek Smisek salt glaze jugs,…

Mirek Smisek Salt Glaze Jugs with Linier Decoration

A pair of early ('50s/'60s) Mirek Smisek salt glaze jugs, linier decoration with signature to base, one handle repaired, height 19 cm.

Mirek Smisek, jug, impressed mark, 18.5 cm height

Mirek Smisek's Impressed Mark Jug - 18.5cm

Mirek Smisek, jug, impressed mark, 18.5 cm height

Mirek Smisek, studio pottery jug, the body with wax resist…

Wax resist diamond decorated pottery jug

Mirek Smisek, studio pottery jug, the body with wax resist repeating wide band of diamond decoration. Impressed mark. Height 21 cm.

A good Mirek Smisek salt glazed flagon, the ovoid body with…

Salt Glazed Flagon with Cane Handle and Cork Stopper

A good Mirek Smisek salt glazed flagon, the ovoid body with dark khaki green salt glaze, woven cane multi-strand handle and cork stopper, impressed mark c.1970. height 30.5 cm.

Mirek Smisek, stoneware bottle vase, with blue salt glaze,…

Blue Salt Glaze Stoneware Vase by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, stoneware bottle vase, with blue salt glaze, impressed mark to the foot, height 22 cm. Provenance: Estate of John Wilson

Mirek Smisek, small unglazed stoneware bottle vase, impressed…

Mirek Smisek Stoneware Bottle Vase - Estate Provenance

Mirek Smisek, small unglazed stoneware bottle vase, impressed mark to the foot, height 15 cm. Provenance: Estate of John Wilson

Mirek Smisek, handled flask with cane stopper, impressed mark,…

Mirek Smisek Cane Flask and Vase Set

Mirek Smisek, handled flask with cane stopper, impressed mark, 27 cm height together with similar vase (faults)

Mirek Smisek, stoneware wine flask and six matching beakers,…

Stoneware Wine Flask and Beakers with Salt Glaze

Mirek Smisek, stoneware wine flask and six matching beakers, with dark green salt glaze, the bottle with original cane handle and stopper, all marked, height 30 cm

Mirek Smisek, early 'Sauce' and 'Vinegar' jugs, impressed…

Early Impressed Marked Sauce and Vinegar Jugs by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, early 'Sauce' and 'Vinegar' jugs, impressed written marks, 13 cm height each

Mirek Smisek, specimen bottle vase, impressed mark, 16.5 cm high

Mirek Smisek Impressed Vase, 16.5 cm High

Mirek Smisek, specimen bottle vase, impressed mark, 16.5 cm high

Mirek Smisek, strap handle jug, impressed mark, 22 cm high

Impressed Mark Strap Handle Jug by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, strap handle jug, impressed mark, 22 cm high

Mirek Smisek, handled flask with cane stopper, impressed MS…

Mirek Smisek Cane Flask with MS Mark - 24cm

Mirek Smisek, handled flask with cane stopper, impressed MS mark, 24 cm high

Mirek Smisek, handled flask with cane stopper, impressed MS…

Mirek Smisek Cane Flask with MS Mark - 24 cm

Mirek Smisek, handled flask with cane stopper, impressed MS mark, 24 cm high

Mirek Smisek, ale jug, impressed mark, 29 cm high

Mirek Smisek's Impressive 29cm Jug from the Ale Region

Mirek Smisek, ale jug, impressed mark, 29 cm high

An early Mirek Smisek oil bottle, fine dark blue/grey salt…

Mirek Smisek Salt Glaze Oil Bottle with Cork Stopper

An early Mirek Smisek oil bottle, fine dark blue/grey salt glaze, original woven cane topped cork stopper, incised full signature mark, Nelson period. Height 17.5 cm

Mirek Smí?ek bottle vase, Height 19 cm

Mirek Smí?ek Bottle Vase - 19cm Height

Mirek Smí?ek bottle vase, Height 19 cm

Mirek Smisek single handled flagon with original stopper,…

Mirek Smisek Flaggon with Stopper, Impressed Mark, 27cm

Mirek Smisek single handled flagon with original stopper, impressed mark, 27 cm height

Mirek Smisek, Water Jug, salt glazed stoneware, signed and…

Salt Glazed Stoneware Water Jug by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, Water Jug, salt glazed stoneware, signed and dated 2009 on label affixed to underside, 21 x 16.5 x 11 cm

A Mirek Smisek ash and tenmoku glazed flagon. Height 20 cm

Mirek Smisek Glazed Flagon - 20cm Height

A Mirek Smisek ash and tenmoku glazed flagon. Height 20 cm

Mirek Smisek salt glaze flagon with original stopper, impressed…

Mirek Smisek Salt Glaze Flagon with Stopper (32cm)

Mirek Smisek salt glaze flagon with original stopper, impressed marks, 32 cm height

Mirek Smisek, salt glaze bottle vase. Impressed mark, 33 cm…

Mirek Smisek Salt Glaze Bottle Vase, 33cm Height

Mirek Smisek, salt glaze bottle vase. Impressed mark, 33 cm height

Mirek Smisek Lamp Base unmarked, 27 cm height together with…

Smisek Lamp Base & Wine Flask Set

Mirek Smisek Lamp Base unmarked, 27 cm height together with Smisek wine flask, initial mark, 29 cm height (af)

A Mirek Smisek tenmoku glazed flagon, gloss brown/black glaze,…

Mirek Smisek Tenmoku Glazed Flaggon with Cut Decoration

A Mirek Smisek tenmoku glazed flagon, gloss brown/black glaze, encircling band of stylised cut decoration, strap handle, woven cane topped cork stopper. Impressed potter's mark to base. Height 30 cm

Mirek Smisek, ale jug, impressed mark, 22 cm height

Tiny Jug by Mirek Smisek: Impressive 22cm Height

Mirek Smisek, ale jug, impressed mark, 22 cm height

Mirek Smisek, single handled flagon with original cane, stopper,…

Mirek Smisek Flaggon with Cane and Stopper

Mirek Smisek, single handled flagon with original cane, stopper, impressed mark, 25 cm height

Mirek Smisek, handled flagon with original cane stopper,…

Mirek Smisek Cane Stopper Flaggon - 33cm Height

Mirek Smisek, handled flagon with original cane stopper, impressed mark, 33 cm height

Mirek Smisek, small flagon, impressed MS mark 19.5 cm height

Mirek Smisek Impressed MS Flaggon - 19.5cm

Mirek Smisek, small flagon, impressed MS mark 19.5 cm height

Mirek Smisek, ale jug, impressed mark, 25.5 cm height

Mirek Smisek's Impressive 25.5cm Jug

Mirek Smisek, ale jug, impressed mark, 25.5 cm height

Mirek Smisek, handled flagon with original cane stopper,…

Mirek Smisek Cane Stopper Flaggon, 30cm Height

Mirek Smisek, handled flagon with original cane stopper, impressed mark, 30 cm height

Mirek Smisek, jug, 20 cm height

Small Ceramic Jug by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, jug, 20 cm height

Mirek Smisek, bottle vase, full incised signature mark, 21.5 cm…

Mirek Smisek Incised Bottle Vase, 21.5 cm Height

Mirek Smisek, bottle vase, full incised signature mark, 21.5 cm height

Mirek Smisek, flagon, 23 cm height

Mirek Smisek's 23cm Flagon

Mirek Smisek, flagon, 23 cm height

Mirek Smisek, salt glazed stoneware jug, potters cypher mark to…

Salt Glazed Stoneware Jug by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, salt glazed stoneware jug, potters cypher mark to the base. Height 26 cm

Mirek Smisek, pot, impressed mark 10 cm diameter together, with…

Pot and Unmarked Flask Set - 26cm Height

Mirek Smisek, pot, impressed mark 10 cm diameter together, with another unmarked flask, 26 cm, height (2)

Mirek Smisek, good stoneware jug, copper red salt glaze,…

Copper Red Salt Glaze Stoneware Jug by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, good stoneware jug, copper red salt glaze, potter's cipher to the base, early 1980s. Height 26 cm

Mirek Smisek, stoneware jug, with strap handle, blue salt glaze,…

Blue Salt Glaze Stoneware Jug by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, stoneware jug, with strap handle, blue salt glaze, impressed potters cypher to the base, height 28 cm

Mirek Smisek, bottles, two shino glazed bottles with incised…

Shino Glazed Lord of the Rings Bottles by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, bottles, two shino glazed bottles with incised wavy lines made for Lord of the rings Trilogy (2). Heights 20 cm and 14 cm

Mirek Smisek, flagon, black glaze with a band of incised lines…

Mirek Smisek Black Glazed Flaggon with Incised Lines

Mirek Smisek, flagon, black glaze with a band of incised lines and a circular medallion, original cork stopper. Impressed mark. Height 25.5 cm

Mirek Smisek, Flagon, iron glaze with wax-resist decoration and…

Iron Glaze Flagon with Wax-resist Decoration by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, Flagon, iron glaze with wax-resist decoration and original cork stopper. Height 20 cm

Mirek Smisek, flagon, salt glazed with original cork stopper…

Salt Glazed Flaggon with Cork Stopper and Incised Lines

Mirek Smisek, flagon, salt glazed with original cork stopper and a band of diagonal incised lines. Impressed mark. Height 29 cm

Mirek Smisek, stoneware jug, with strap handle and wax resist…

Wax Resist Stoneware Jug with Foliate Decoration

Mirek Smisek, stoneware jug, with strap handle and wax resist foliate decoration. Impressed cypher mark to the base. Height 24 cm