Rick Rudd is a New Zealand ceramic artist who was born in Great Yarmouth, England in 1949. He trained at Great Yarmouth and Wolverhampton Colleges of Art, attaining a Diploma of Art and Design, Ceramics in 1972. In 1973 he arrived in New Zealand and settled in Wanganui.

Rudd is a self-taught potter who works in a variety of media, including stoneware, porcelain, and earthenware. His work is characterized by its simple forms, subtle glazes, and functional use. Rudd is a master of the wheel and his work is often wheel-thrown and hand-built. He is also known for his use of slip trailing and inlay techniques.

Rudd's work is represented in many public and private collections, including the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o T?maki, the Sarjeant Gallery Te Papaioea, and the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. He has won numerous awards for his more...

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Rick Rudd teapot, cross form textured blue glaze body with…

Rick Rudd blue glazed teapot with x-form lid, 32.5cm

Rick Rudd teapot, cross form textured blue glaze body with x-form gloss blue glazed lid, 32.5 cm high

Rick Rudd bowl with Discoid rim, crackle glaze to rim, large…

Crackle Glazed Rick Rudd Bowl with Large Rim Chip

Rick Rudd bowl with Discoid rim, crackle glaze to rim, large rim chip,

Rick Rudd teapot, matt black glaze, burnished bronze glazed lid,…

Matt black teapot with burnished bronze lid by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd teapot, matt black glaze, burnished bronze glazed lid, 36.5 cm long, 22 cm high

A Rick Rudd vase, raku fired, with a matt black glaze. In an…

Organic Sculptural Raku Vase: Rick Rudd's Matte Black Creation

A Rick Rudd vase, raku fired, with a matt black glaze. In an organic sculptural form. No maker's mark, height 8.5 cm, width 17 cm

A Rick Rudd vessel, raku fired with a matt black glaze. An…

Crackle Cream: Abstract Raku Vessel with Matt Black Glaze

A Rick Rudd vessel, raku fired with a matt black glaze. An abstract sculptural form, with a cream crackle glaze wrapping in a continuous strip through the handle, height 14.5 cm, width 9 cm

A Rick Rudd ovoid vase, with a decorative black and yellow wave,…

Rick Rudd Ovoid Vase: Black and Yellow Wave Design

A Rick Rudd ovoid vase, with a decorative black and yellow wave, over an unglazed exterior. Impressed maker's mark to base, height 14 cm, width 12 cm

A Rick Rudd Orb, raku fired with a matt black glaze with a high…

Raku Fired Wave Orb with Removable Lid by Rick Rudd

A Rick Rudd Orb, raku fired with a matt black glaze with a high gloss decorative wave to the centre. The lid is removable, exposing a high gloss interior. No maker's mark, height 8.5 cm, depth 8.5 cm

Rick Rudd, Untitled - Biomorphic Floor Standing Sculpture,…

Rudd's Biomorphic Sculpture: Burning Issues Exhibition Acquisition, 1999

Rick Rudd, Untitled - Biomorphic Floor Standing Sculpture, earthenware, 87 x 49 x 32 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Burning Issues exhibition, Whangarei, 1999.

Rick Rudd, large earthenware teapot, matt black terracotta clay,…

Tall Handle Black Teapot by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd, large earthenware teapot, matt black terracotta clay, with tall circular handle, height 28 cm

Rick Rudd milk jug, matt black terracotta clay, raku fired,…

Raku-fired abstract milk jug by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd milk jug, matt black terracotta clay, raku fired, abstract sculptural form, 11 cm height

Rick Rudd teapot, matt black terracotta clay, raku fired,…

Abstract Raku Teapot with Gloss Black Stopper

Rick Rudd teapot, matt black terracotta clay, raku fired, abstract sculptural form, gloss black compressed ball stopper, 27 cm

Rick Rudd small box and Tui Morse miniature bowl, box is matt…

Wave and Tree: Miniature Pottery Set

Rick Rudd small box and Tui Morse miniature bowl, box is matt black with cream wave decoration. Bowl is decorated with lustre glaze trees. Box, 8 cm height; bowl, 11 cm diameter

Rick Rudd Towering jug form, purple crackle glaze. Damage to…

Tall Purple Crackle Jug with Spout Damage

Rick Rudd Towering jug form, purple crackle glaze. Damage to spout. 84 cm height

Rick Rudd sculptural form, matt black crackle glaze with…

Crackled Raku Sculpture with Recessed Well

Rick Rudd sculptural form, matt black crackle glaze with recessed well, raku fired terracotta clay. 15 cm height

Rick Rudd teapot, matt black terracotta clay, raku fired,…

Raku-fired Abstract Teapot with Spiral Handle

Rick Rudd teapot, matt black terracotta clay, raku fired, abstract form with spiral handle and gloss black compressed ball stopper. 43 cm height

Rick Rudd teapot, matt black terracotta clay, raku fired,…

Bronze pierced teapot with gloss black stopper

Rick Rudd teapot, matt black terracotta clay, raku fired, quadrangular body pierced with conical form in bronze, gloss black ball stopper. 23 cm height

Rick Rudd, Small 'Moebius strip', raku fired abstract spherical…

Raku-fired Moebius Spherical Form with Crackled Glaze

Rick Rudd, Small 'Moebius strip', raku fired abstract spherical form with white crackled glaze, original The Villas Gallery label to the base, Height 9 cm

A Rick Rudd ceramic bowl, unmarked. Chip to the rim, height 15.…

Chipped Rick Rudd Ceramic Bowl, 15.5 cm x 31.5 cm

A Rick Rudd ceramic bowl, unmarked. Chip to the rim, height 15.5 cm, width 31.5 cm

A Rick Rudd raku fired vessel, spherical form. Maker's mark on…

Raku Fired Spherical Vessel by Rick Rudd

A Rick Rudd raku fired vessel, spherical form. Maker's mark on the base underside, height 21.5 cm, diameter 16.5 cm

Rick Rudd, earthenware teapot shape no 13, 25 cm length

Earthenware Teapot Shape No. 13 by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd, earthenware teapot shape no 13, 25 cm length

Rick Rudd, earthenware teapot shaped no 3, 30 cm length

Earthenware Teapot No. 3 by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd, earthenware teapot shaped no 3, 30 cm length

Rick Rudd millennium jug (1999-2000), pinched and coiled…

Millennium Jug by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd millennium jug (1999-2000), pinched and coiled terracotta clay, black shiny glaze interior, bronze glaze exterior, 33 cm height, 20 cm width, 37 cm depth. Provenance, purchased directly from the artist, 2000

Rick Rudd jug (2001), pinched & coiled HGB clay in matt black…

Rick Rudd's Rare Black Glazed Pinched Jug

Rick Rudd jug (2001), pinched & coiled HGB clay in matt black glaze, 78 cm height, 58 cm width maximum. Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist. There were only three of these jugs of this size made, one is in the collection of the Dowse Museum,…

A large Rick Rudd matt black terracotta teapot, hand-built…

Hand-built Matt Black Terracotta Teapot by Rick Rudd

A large Rick Rudd matt black terracotta teapot, hand-built irregular shape, gloss black compressed ball stopper. 28 cm x 20 cm x 11 cm approx.

A Rick Rudd sculptural form, raku fired, inverted hourglass…

Inverted Twist: Raku Sculpture by Rick Rudd

A Rick Rudd sculptural form, raku fired, inverted hourglass shape with incised twist line, length 25 cm, width 120

Rick Rudd (New Zealand) vase, c. 2013 hand built stoneware with…

Hand-built Stoneware Vase with Matte Black Glaze

Rick Rudd (New Zealand) vase, c. 2013 hand built stoneware with black matte glaze

Rick Rudd, Raku fired tray, the top covered with a rich yellow…

Yellow and Red Raku Tray

Rick Rudd, Raku fired tray, the top covered with a rich yellow glaze with some red spots, Ceramic, 6 x 17 x 9 cm

Two Rick Rudd raku sculptural forms, 21 cm, 18.5 cm heights

Raku Sculptural Duo: 21cm & 18.5cm Heights

Two Rick Rudd raku sculptural forms, 21 cm, 18.5 cm heights

A large Rick Rudd hand-built black terracotta clay teapot,…

Black Terracotta Teapot by Rick Rudd

A large Rick Rudd hand-built black terracotta clay teapot, abstract pinched and coiled form, squared domed form with concave sides, gloss black compressed ball stopper, cut-out circle handle to body. 34 cm x 20 cm x 11 cm approx.

Rick Rudd, small raku fired table sculpture, 10 x 10 x 5 cm

Raku Table Sculpture by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd, small raku fired table sculpture, 10 x 10 x 5 cm

Rick Rudd, a collection of five pieces, including two conical…

Rick Rudd Ceramic Collection

Rick Rudd, a collection of five pieces, including two conical bowls, a small lidded circular trinket box, marked, a small bowl with wide flat rim (minor chipping) and a large wall plaque, marked (restored chip to a corner), the plaque, W. 39 cm.…

A Rick Rudd hand-built black terracotta teapot, of abstract…

Abstract Black Terracotta Teapot by Rick Rudd

A Rick Rudd hand-built black terracotta teapot, of abstract form with glazed interior. Length 14 cm.

Rick Rudd, raku sculptural vase, 34 cm height

Raku Sculptural Vase by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd, raku sculptural vase, 34 cm height

Rick Rudd ceramic sculpture, Poison Chalice', black pinched and…

Poison Chalice

Rick Rudd ceramic sculpture, Poison Chalice', black pinched and coiled clay, striking red glaze to the interior of the chalice. Height 18.5 cm

Rick Rudd, Ovoid Bowl, ceramic, pinched coiled & raku fired,…

Raku-fired Ovoid Ceramic Bowl

Rick Rudd, Ovoid Bowl, ceramic, pinched coiled & raku fired, diameter 23 cm, height 20 cm

Rick Rudd, Earthenware Teapot with Spiral Handle, signed, 24.5…

Spiraled Earthenware Teapot by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd, Earthenware Teapot with Spiral Handle, signed, 24.5 x 15 x 7 cm

Rick Rudd, earthenware teapot, shape number 10. Provenance:…

Earthenware Teapot by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd, earthenware teapot, shape number 10. Provenance: Offered on behalf of the Rick Rudd Foundation

Rick Rudd, earthenware teapot, shape number 9. Provenance:…

Rick Rudd's Earthenware Teapot (Shape 9)

Rick Rudd, earthenware teapot, shape number 9. Provenance: Offered on behalf of the Rick Rudd Foundation

Rick Rudd, earthenware teapot, shape number 8. Provenance:…

Rick Rudd Earthenware Teapot #8

Rick Rudd, earthenware teapot, shape number 8. Provenance: Offered on behalf of the Rick Rudd Foundation

Rick Rudd, earthenware teapot, shape number 4. Provenance:…

Rick Rudd Earthenware Teapot #4

Rick Rudd, earthenware teapot, shape number 4. Provenance: Offered on behalf of the Rick Rudd Foundation

Rick Rudd, earthenware teapot, shape number 1. Provenance:…

Rick Rudd Earthenware Teapot, Shape 1

Rick Rudd, earthenware teapot, shape number 1. Provenance: Offered on behalf of the Rick Rudd Foundation

Rick Rudd, earthenware sculptural teapot. Height 22 cm.…

Earthenware Teapot by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd, earthenware sculptural teapot. Height 22 cm. Provenance: Jag Applied Art Collection

A Rick Rudd hand built black terracotta teapot, sculptural…

Hand-built Black Terracotta Teapot by Rick Rudd

A Rick Rudd hand built black terracotta teapot, sculptural asymmetrical form with loop handle and slender spout incorporated in the curving top line, the lower contours forming three legs, the circular aperture with a gloss black circular stopper. Approx.…

A Rick Rudd hand built black terracotta clay teapot, of…

Abstract Black Terracotta Teapot with Conical Spout

A Rick Rudd hand built black terracotta clay teapot, of abstract form with overhead handle with a long conical pouring spout. Length 30 cm

A Rick Rudd hand built black terracotta clay teapot, abstract…

Abstract Black Terracotta Teapot

A Rick Rudd hand built black terracotta clay teapot, abstract form with conical spout and circular open handle. Length 24 cm

Rick Rudd, ewer, unmarked, 27 cm height

Unmarked 27cm Ewer by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd, ewer, unmarked, 27 cm height

A Rick Rudd hand built black terracotta clay teapot, abstract…

Abstract Black Terracotta Teapot by Rick Rudd

A Rick Rudd hand built black terracotta clay teapot, abstract sculpted form with asymmetrical wavy walls, overhead handle, glossy black compressed circular stopper. Tiny frit inside spout. Approx. 20 cm x 16 cm x 19 cm

Rick Rudd, Raku fired teapot. Length 36 cm

Raku Teapot, 36cm

Rick Rudd, Raku fired teapot. Length 36 cm

Rick Rudd. Raku fired teapot of stylised bird form with a large…

Bronze-Knobbed Stylised Bird Raku Teapot

Rick Rudd. Raku fired teapot of stylised bird form with a large bronze glazed cross-shaped knob. Width 23 cm

Rick Rudd. Bottle, 1989 Pinched and coiled, raku fired with…

Crackled Raku Bottle

Rick Rudd. Bottle, 1989 Pinched and coiled, raku fired with white crackle glaze to the interior. Height 35.7 cm x 25 cm x 23.5 cm

A Rick Rudd hand built black terracotta clay teapot, abstract…

Abstract Black Terracotta Teapot by Rick Rudd

A Rick Rudd hand built black terracotta clay teapot, abstract pinched and coiled form, overhead handle, flared curved form, gloss black compressed ball stopper. 24 cm x 10 cm x 21 cm approx.

Rick Rudd, form, 13 cm diameter

Rudd's Circular Form: A 13cm Ceramic Masterpiece

Rick Rudd, form, 13 cm diameter

Rick Rudd, bottle earthenware, 2012. Height 45 cm.

Earthenware Bottle by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd, bottle earthenware, 2012. Height 45 cm.

Rick Rudd, large impressive spiral vase, pinched and coiled…

Impressive Raku Spiral Vase by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd, large impressive spiral vase, pinched and coiled clay, raku fired. Height 48 cm

Rick Rudd, pod vase, pinched and coiled clay, raku fired.…

Raku-fired Pod Vase by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd, pod vase, pinched and coiled clay, raku fired. Height 22 cm

Rick Rudd. Mobius twist, earthenware with bronze glaze over…

Bronze Mobius Earthenware Twist

Rick Rudd. Mobius twist, earthenware with bronze glaze over textured surface. Height 5.5 cm. Diameter 13 cm

Rick Rudd, Raku fired teapot, of circular form. Width 27.5 cm

Circular Raku Teapot by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd, Raku fired teapot, of circular form. Width 27.5 cm

Rick Rudd, two pottery teapots, the first star-shaped, the…

Star and Circle Teapots by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd, two pottery teapots, the first star-shaped, the second of circular form. Height 16 cm

Rick Rudd, 'Bottle No.6', raku fired ceramic, 15.5 x 15 x 13 cm

Raku Ceramic Bottle No.6 by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd, 'Bottle No.6', raku fired ceramic, 15.5 x 15 x 13 cm

Rick Rudd, raku fired teapot, of circular form, width 21 cm.…

Circular Raku Teapot from Statements Gallery Collection

Rick Rudd, raku fired teapot, of circular form, width 21 cm. Provenance: The Statements Gallery Collection

Rick Rudd, raku fired teapot, of bird form with a large bronze…

Bronze-knobbed Bird Teapot by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd, raku fired teapot, of bird form with a large bronze glazed cross-shaped knob, width 28 cm. Provenance: The Statements Gallery Collection

Rick Rudd, raku fired teapot, with straight lines, width 29 cm.…

Raku Teapot with Straight Lines

Rick Rudd, raku fired teapot, with straight lines, width 29 cm. Provenance: The Statements Gallery Collection

Rick Rudd, raku fired teapot, of scrolling form, height 25 cm.…

Scrolling Raku Teapot from Statements Gallery

Rick Rudd, raku fired teapot, of scrolling form, height 25 cm. Provenance: The Statements Gallery Collection

Rick Rudd, bottle 1984, pinched and coiled HGB clay, raku fired,…

Rudd's Raku Bottle from Borren Collection

Rick Rudd, bottle 1984, pinched and coiled HGB clay, raku fired, width 48 cm, exhibited in the Rick Rudd retrospective 'True to Form - A survey exhibition of works 1968-1996'. Illustrated on page 16 of the exhibition catalogue. Provenance: Anneke Borren…

Rick Rudd, bottle, early handbuilt bottle form with a grey…

Handbuilt Grey Stained Bottle by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd, bottle, early handbuilt bottle form with a grey stain. Height 20 cm

Rick Rudd, teapot, grey & black sculptural teapot. Height 46 cm

Sculptural Grey & Black Teapot by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd, teapot, grey & black sculptural teapot. Height 46 cm

Rick Rudd, teapot, large teapot with yellow crackle glaze over…

Yellow Crackle Glaze Teapot by Rick Rudd

Rick Rudd, teapot, large teapot with yellow crackle glaze over a green body. Height 21 cm. Length 94 cm

Rick Rudd, teapot of angular stylised form in matt black raku…

Angular Raku Teapot in Matt and Gloss Black

Rick Rudd, teapot of angular stylised form in matt black raku with gloss black lid, 25 cm length

Rick Rudd, Raku fired vase, of ovoid shape. Height 18 cm

Raku Ovoid Vase, 18cm Height

Rick Rudd, Raku fired vase, of ovoid shape. Height 18 cm

Rick Rudd, Raku fired vase. Height 44 cm

Raku Vase, 44cm Tall

Rick Rudd, Raku fired vase. Height 44 cm