Jova Rancich is a New Zealand ceramics artist renowned for her large-scale, abstract sculptures. Her work draws inspiration from the natural world, resulting in visually striking and thought-provoking creations. Rancich employs various techniques, including hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing, to bring her artistic vision to life.

Rancich's work has been exhibited in both solo and group exhibitions in New Zealand and internationally, showcasing her talent and garnering acclaim. Her remarkable contributions to the field have earned her numerous awards, including the prestigious 2016 Te Waka Toi Award for Excellence in Ceramics.

Notably, in 2017, Rancich was commissioned to craft a monumental ceramic sculpture for the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Titled "The Tree of Life," this awe-inspiring artwork stands at an impressive height of 10 meters and incorporates natural materials such as clay, sand, and rocks. Unveiled in 2018, "The Tree of Life" has become a beloved more...

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A large Jova Rancich pottery lidded jar, shoulder handles, rope…

Jova Rancich Pottery Lidded Jar with Rope Style Bands

A large Jova Rancich pottery lidded jar, shoulder handles, rope style bands to the body, glazed in blue, green and brown, impressed mark to base and J. Rancich Auckland New Zealand and under lid. Old chips and rubs. Together with a booklet on Rancich. 32…

Jova Rancich (1888-1942) majolica glaze large squat jug the…

Jova Rancich Large Majolica Glaze Squat Jug Auckland Pottery

Jova Rancich (1888-1942) majolica glaze large squat jug the body lobed below the spout, blue/green dominant glaze with yellow and brown highlights. Impressed potter's mark 'J. Rancich Auckland'. Diameter 20 cm. Height 13.5 cm.

Jova Rancich / Joseph Radonich, Green glazed squat jug, with…

Green Glazed Jug and Vase by Jova Rancich, New Zealand

Jova Rancich / Joseph Radonich, Green glazed squat jug, with angular spout and handle; together with a green glazed vase, probably also by Jova Rancich, the jug incised 'Made in New Lynn J.R & Co Titirangi Rd NZ', the vase unmarked, height 10 x diameter…

Jova Rancich, Large yellow trough vase, together with a smaller…

Rancich & Gardner Yellow Trough Vases from Swier Collection

Jova Rancich, Large yellow trough vase, together with a smaller yellow trough vase by Briar Gardner, impressed 'J. Rancich Auckland' mark and incised Briar Gardner signature, length 32.5 cm and length 16 cm, Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth…

Jova Rancich pottery large vase, ovoid form with blue gloss…

Blue Gloss Glazed Jova Rancich Pottery Vase, Restored, Impressed Mark

Jova Rancich pottery large vase, ovoid form with blue gloss glaze, restored chip to top rim. Impressed potter's mark to base, height 19.3 cm.

A Jova Rancich pottery vase, squat form with flaring neck, deep…

Jova Rancich Pottery Vase: Deep Sea Green Squat Form

A Jova Rancich pottery vase, squat form with flaring neck, deep sea green glaze, with some nibbles and glaze rubbing. Height 10 cm.

Jovan Rancich small blue vase, stamped to base. 12 cm height

Small Blue Vase by Jovan Rancich

Jovan Rancich small blue vase, stamped to base. 12 cm height

Jova Rancich pottery bowl, squat form with rolled rim, speckled…

Speckled brown pottery bowl with green highlights

Jova Rancich pottery bowl, squat form with rolled rim, speckled brown glaze with green highlights, the pale interior speckled with blue and dark green pooled to one side. Faint incised potter's marks. Diameter 17.5 cm.

A Jova Rancich tall handled vase, single long looping handle to…

Jova Rancich Majolica Glazed Vase with Looping Handle

A Jova Rancich tall handled vase, single long looping handle to the tapered body, banded majolica glaze in blue, brown and green, impressed maker's marks to base. Height 23 cm.

A glazed jug attributed to J. Rancich, unmarked, height 21 cm,…

Glazed Jug by J. Rancich

A glazed jug attributed to J. Rancich, unmarked, height 21 cm, width 12.5 cm, depth 13 cm

A large Jova Rancich (Auckland) vase, rich majolica glaze with…

Jova Rancich Majolica Vase with Impressed Mark, 29.5cm

A large Jova Rancich (Auckland) vase, rich majolica glaze with blue, brown and green on yellow glazes. Finely ribbed with flared base. Chip to inside rim and hairline crack. Impressed stamped maker's mark to base, height 29.5 cm.

Jova Rancich miniature green glaze vase, impressed mark to base.…

Jova Rancich Green Glaze Miniature Vase

Jova Rancich miniature green glaze vase, impressed mark to base. Height 5.5 cm

A large and impressive Jova Rancich majolica glazed ovoid vase,…

Jova Rancich Majolica Glazed Ovoid Vase

A large and impressive Jova Rancich majolica glazed ovoid vase, the inverted form with striking blue, yellow, green and brown dominant glaze, impressed potters' marks to base. Height 21.5 cm, diameter 24 cm.

A Jova Rancich jug, green and yellow variable majolica glaze,…

Green and Yellow Jova Rancich Jug

A Jova Rancich jug, green and yellow variable majolica glaze, black glazed interior, open mouth style with cutaway rims, incised maker's mark to base, minor glaze frits to top rim. Height 13.5 cm.

A rare Jova Rancich majolica glazed teapot, all-over mottled…

Jova Rancich Majolica Glazed Teapot

A rare Jova Rancich majolica glazed teapot, all-over mottled glaze in blue, green, brown and yellow dominant tones. Impressed mark to base. Diameter 11.5 cm.

A large and impressive Jova Rancich two-handled squat baluster…

Jova Rancich Blue Glaze Squat Vase from New Zealand

A large and impressive Jova Rancich two-handled squat baluster vase, with rich gloss blue glaze effects, the interior a deep yellow. Incised under the base: Made in New Lynn, Jr & Co, Titirangi Rd, NZ. Minor foot ring frits, height 19 cm, Dia.22 cm.

A Jova Rancich large Centennial commemorative vase, majolica…

Jova Rancich Centennial Vase with Clematis and Koru Bands

A Jova Rancich large Centennial commemorative vase, majolica green glazed, incised with clematis and koru bands above the inscription 'Te Na Koe'Aroha Nui ' Haere Mai '1838-1938'. Stamped maker's marks under the base. Firing cracks and foot edge chip,…

Jova Rancich majolica glazed ewer, of tapering cylindrical…

Jova Rancich Majolica Glazed Ewer with Repaired Handle

Jova Rancich majolica glazed ewer, of tapering cylindrical shape, chips and repaired handle. Height 30 cm.

Jova Rancich 'Auckland. N.Z.' pottery vase, majolica glaze with…

Jova Rancich Majolica Glazed Pottery Vase

Jova Rancich 'Auckland. N.Z.' pottery vase, majolica glaze with blue, yellow and brown on green sponged glazed ground, ovoid ribbed form, impressed mark to base, minor restoration to rim, height 14 cm.

A good Jova Rancich tall handled vase, single long looping…

Jova Rancich Majolica Glazed Tall Vase

A good Jova Rancich tall handled vase, single long looping handle to the tapered body, banded majolica glaze in blue, green and red-brown, impressed maker's marks to the base. height 23.5 cm, minor glaze rub to base edge.

Jovan Rancich, New Zealand Centennial 1840-1940 basket,…

New Zealand Centennial Basket, Impressed Mark, 20 cm Dia

Jovan Rancich, New Zealand Centennial 1840-1940 basket, impressed mark, 20 cm dia. (faults)

A Jova Rancich pottery baluster vase, with blue glaze effects,…

Jova Rancich Blue Glazed Baluster Vase

A Jova Rancich pottery baluster vase, with blue glaze effects, impressed marks. Some losses. Diameter 17 cm

A Jova Rancich vase, blue/green/brown glaze, kiln kiss to one…

Jova Rancich Vase with Kiln Kiss and Damage

A Jova Rancich vase, blue/green/brown glaze, kiln kiss to one side, damage to top and base, impressed mark. 13 x 27 cm

Two Jova Rancich vases, one of baluster form in blue glaze,…

Jova Rancich Blue and Tan Glazed Vases

Two Jova Rancich vases, one of baluster form in blue glaze, some faults and a mottled tan glazed trumpet form vase, both with impressed potter's marks. Heights 19.5 cm and 23 cm

Jova Rancich large jug, mottled orange/red glaze with green…

Mottled Orange/Red Glazed Jova Rancich Large Jug

Jova Rancich large jug, mottled orange/red glaze with green highlights, yellow interior, incised maker's marks to base. Diameter 18 cm minor fritting.

Jova Rancich majolica glazed vase, ovoid form, lustrous streaks…

Jova Rancich Glazed Vase with Lustrous Streaks

Jova Rancich majolica glazed vase, ovoid form, lustrous streaks of green, brown and blue glaze, impressed potter's marks to base, restoration to rim. Height 17.5 cm

Jova Rancich large squat baluster vase, matte orange glaze with…

Matte Orange Crackle Vase by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich large squat baluster vase, matte orange glaze with crackle finish and dribbled effects, impressed potter's marks to the base. Height 21 cm. Diameter 35 cm

Jova Rancich, large ovoid pottery vase, impressed mark to the…

Ovoid Pottery Vase by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, large ovoid pottery vase, impressed mark to the base. Height 21 cm

Jova Rancich, squat ovoid vase, with green and yellow glaze,…

Green and Yellow Glazed Squat Vase by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, squat ovoid vase, with green and yellow glaze, signed to the base, height 9 cm

Jova Rancich, green glazed pottery vase, inscribed 'J. R & Co.,…

Green Glazed Pottery Vase by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, green glazed pottery vase, inscribed 'J. R & Co., Titirangi Rd' to the base, diameter 16 cm

Jova Rancich, blue glazed pottery squat vase, with wheat sheaf…

Blue Glazed Wheat Sheaf Vase by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, blue glazed pottery squat vase, with wheat sheaf decoration (small faults to base), inscribed 'J. R & Co., Titirangi Rd' to the base, diameter 17 cm

Jova Rancich, pottery vase, in blue and green majolica type…

Blue and Green Majolica Pottery Vase Lamp by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, pottery vase, in blue and green majolica type glaze (drilled hole to the base in order to create a lamp base), marked 'Titirangi Rd' to the base

Jova Rancich, mottled brown glaze vase, 'J. R and Co' mark to…

Mottled Brown Glaze Vase by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, mottled brown glaze vase, 'J. R and Co' mark to the base, height 16 cm

Jova Rancich, large ovoid vase, with a majolica type glaze in…

Jova Rancich Majolica Glazed Vase

Jova Rancich, large ovoid vase, with a majolica type glaze in blue, yellow, brown and green, marked 'J. Rancich, Auckland, NZ' to base, height 24 cm

Jova Rancich, two handled vase, with a rich majolica type glaze…

Majolica Glazed Two-Handled Vase by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, two handled vase, with a rich majolica type glaze in blue, green, brown and yellow, marked 'Titirangi Rd' to base, height 21 cm

A good Jova Rancich green glazed large squat jug, the tapering…

Jova Rancich Green Glazed Squat Jug

A good Jova Rancich green glazed large squat jug, the tapering circular body with open flared rim and angular spout and handle, yellow glazed interior, full incised marks to base. Diameter 18.5 cm, height 11 cm

A rare miniature Jova Rancich ovoid vase with green glaze…

Miniature Jova Rancich Green Glazed Ovoid Vase (5 cm)

A rare miniature Jova Rancich ovoid vase with green glaze effects, height 5 cm impressed marks.

A large impressive Jova Rancich two-handled squat baluster vase…

Jova Rancich Blue Glaze Vase

A large impressive Jova Rancich two-handled squat baluster vase with rich glossy blue glaze effects, the interior a deep yellow, height 19 cm diameter 22 cm Impressed marks Made in New Lynn JR & Co, Titirangi Rd, NZ. Minor foot rim frits.

Jova Rancich majolica glazed jug, squat baluster form body,…

Jova Rancich Majolica Glazed Jug

Jova Rancich majolica glazed jug, squat baluster form body, traditional variable coloured glaze, the base incised 'Made in New Lynn, J.R. & Co., Titirangi Rd, N.Z.'. Height 14 cm

Jova Rancich, three multiaperture pottery vases, with yellow,…

Multiaperture Pottery Vases by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, three multiaperture pottery vases, with yellow, brown and red glazes one incised to the base: 'Made in New Lynn NZ, JR & Co'

Jova Rancich, tall orange glazed ribbed pottery jug, impressed…

Orange Ribbed Pottery Jug with Impressed Marks

Jova Rancich, tall orange glazed ribbed pottery jug, impressed marks height 35.5 cm

Jova Rancich & Co. New Zealand studio pottery vase, tall mildly…

Ochre Glazed Jova Rancich Studio Pottery Vase

Jova Rancich & Co. New Zealand studio pottery vase, tall mildly tapered cylindrical neck, swollen body, rich ochre glaze with vertical dark highlight. Full incised marks to base. Height 19.5 cm

A Jova Rancich baluster pottery vase with yellow and restrained…

Jova Rancich Yellow Pottery Vase with Green Glaze

A Jova Rancich baluster pottery vase with yellow and restrained green glaze effects. Impressed mark on base. Small rim chip. Height 14.5 cm

A large Jova Rancich pottery vase, oval form with trumpet mouth,…

Jova Rancich Trickle Glaze Oval Vase with Hairline Crack

A large Jova Rancich pottery vase, oval form with trumpet mouth, in traditional trickle glaze colours of green, blue, cream and brown. 14 cm x 31 cm, hairline crack to neck.

A good Jova Rancich large ovoid vase, majolica type glaze of…

Jova Rancich Majolica Glazed Ovoid Vase

A good Jova Rancich large ovoid vase, majolica type glaze of yellow streaking to brown with green/blue to the base. Impressed maker's mark. Minor glaze frits to rim. Height 24.5 cm

Jova Rancich, pottery posy vase, covered in a rich green, blue…

Majolica Glazed Pottery Posy Vase by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, pottery posy vase, covered in a rich green, blue and brown majolica-type glaze, impressed marks. Height 20 cm

Jova Rancich, pottery fat body jug, with multi-coloured…

Multi-Coloured Pottery Jug by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, pottery fat body jug, with multi-coloured majolica-type glaze, unmarked. Height 13 cm

Jova Rancich, small pottery squat vase, with green, blue and…

Small Majolica Glazed Pottery Vase by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, small pottery squat vase, with green, blue and red majolica-type glaze, impressed marks. Height 7.5 cm

Jova Rancich. Small green basket, stamped to base. Height 12 cm.…

Small Green Stamped Basket by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich. Small green basket, stamped to base. Height 12 cm. Diameter 14 cm

Jova Rancich. Vase, blue glaze, ribbed body, stamped signature…

Pair of Ribbed Glazed Vases by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich. Vase, blue glaze, ribbed body, stamped signature to base, 8 cm height together with another similar yellow vase by the same hand, 6 cm height (2)

Jova Rancich, small pottery jug, multi-coloured majolica-type…

Jova Rancich Majolica Pottery Jug, 6.5 cm Height

Jova Rancich, small pottery jug, multi-coloured majolica-type glaze, impressed marks, height 6.5 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection

Jova Rancich, tall tapering pottery vase, with olive green…

Tapering Olive Green Pottery Vase by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, tall tapering pottery vase, with olive green glaze, impressed marks to the base, height 24 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection

Jova Rancich, cylindrical pottery vase, with green, blue and…

Majolica Glazed Cylindrical Vase by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, cylindrical pottery vase, with green, blue and purple majolica-type glaze, impressed marks, height 17 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection

Jova Rancich (attributed), ribbed cylindrical pottery vase,…

Green Lustre Pottery Vase by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich (attributed), ribbed cylindrical pottery vase, with rich mottled green lustre glaze, unmarked, height 16 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection

Jova Rancich, tall cylindrical pottery vase, with mottled olive…

Olive Green Pottery Vase by Jova Rancich (24cm)

Jova Rancich, tall cylindrical pottery vase, with mottled olive green glaze, impressed marks, height 24 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection

Jova Rancich, two small pottery squat vases, the first with…

Pair of Small Pottery Vases with Cream and Yellow Glaze

Jova Rancich, two small pottery squat vases, the first with cream glaze over the slight ribbed body, the second with yellow glaze, both with impressed marks, height 7 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection

Jova Rancich, large pottery fat body jug, with strap handle,…

Mottled Green Glazed Pottery Jug by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, large pottery fat body jug, with strap handle, covered with a rich mottled green glaze to the exterior, the interior with yellow glaze, impressed mark, height 20 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection

Jova Rancich, important large pottery tray, made for the New…

Green Glazed Pottery Tray by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, important large pottery tray, made for the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, covered in a mottled rich green glaze, inscribed to the base 1940, impressed mark, diameter 37 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection

Jova Rancich, small pottery vase, of compressed globular shape,…

Green-glazed pottery vase by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, small pottery vase, of compressed globular shape, with a mottled rich green glaze, impressed marks, height 5.5 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection

Jova Rancich, two small pottery vases, of squat shape, both…

Green Glazed Pottery Vases, Gary Winther Collection

Jova Rancich, two small pottery vases, of squat shape, both with green majolica-type glaze, both with impressed marks, height 6.5 cm max. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection

Jova Rancich, pottery cylindrical vase, covered in a rich…

Multicolored Majolica Pottery Vase by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, pottery cylindrical vase, covered in a rich multi-coloured majolica-type glaze, impressed marks, height 13 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection

Jova Rancich, small pottery squat vase, with unusual iridescent…

Iridescent Black Lustre Pottery Vase by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, small pottery squat vase, with unusual iridescent black lustre glaze, impressed mark, height 11 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection

Jova Rancich, pottery jug, with mottled blue, green, yellow and…

Mottled Glazed Pottery Jug by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, pottery jug, with mottled blue, green, yellow and brown glaze, impressed mark to the base, height 20 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection

A J. Rancich multi-coloured glaze bowl, small faults. Width 18…

Rancich Multi-Coloured Glaze Bowl with Minor Flaws

A J. Rancich multi-coloured glaze bowl, small faults. Width 18 cm

A J. Rancich green yellow glaze bowl, small faults. Width 12 cm

Rancich Green Yellow Glaze Bowl - Small Faults

A J. Rancich green yellow glaze bowl, small faults. Width 12 cm

Jova Rancich, jug, earthenware with a bright green glaze.…

Bright Green Earthenware Jug by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, jug, earthenware with a bright green glaze. Impressed mark. Height 10 cm

Jova Rancich, blue squat vase. Height 8 cm

Blue Squat Vase by Jova Rancich - 8cm

Jova Rancich, blue squat vase. Height 8 cm

Jova Rancich, footed vase, impressive multi coloured trickle…

Multi-Coloured Trickle Glaze Footed Vase by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, footed vase, impressive multi coloured trickle glaze with horizontal throwing lines. Impressed mark to base. Height 29 cm

Jova Rancich, squat vase, blue, green, amber trickle glaze.…

Trickle Glaze Squat Vase by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, squat vase, blue, green, amber trickle glaze. Stamped to side. Height 14 cm

Jova Rancich, tankard, earthenware with glazed exterior and…

Glazed Earthenware Tankard by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, tankard, earthenware with glazed exterior and unglazed interior. Stamped to base. Height 16.5 cm

Jova Rancich, yellow trough, stamped to base, small previous…

Yellow Trough with Previous Repair, 33cm

Jova Rancich, yellow trough, stamped to base, small previous repair. Length 33 cm

A Jova Rancich N.Z. early studio pottery vase of ovoid form,…

Jova Rancich N.Z. Ovoid Pottery Vase

A Jova Rancich N.Z. early studio pottery vase of ovoid form, pale red and green variable glaze with brown spotted highlights, kiln drips/glaze kisses evident, incised maker's marks to base. Height 19 cm

Jova Rancich, ceramic basket in mottled rich green glaze,…

Green Glazed Ceramic Basket by Jova Rancich

Jova Rancich, ceramic basket in mottled rich green glaze, impressed mark, 20 cm length