Robert Barron was an Australian ceramic artist who played a significant role in the development of contemporary Australian ceramics. He was born in Sydney in 1934 and studied ceramics at the National Art School in Sydney. He later spent time working in Japan, where he was influenced by traditional Japanese ceramic techniques.

In the 1960s, Barron established a ceramics studio in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, where he began experimenting with new forms and techniques. He became known for his innovative use of glazes and his ability to create complex, multi-layered surfaces on his ceramic pieces.

Barron's work was highly sought after by collectors and galleries, and he exhibited extensively both in Australia and internationally. He was also involved in teaching and mentoring younger ceramic artists, and played a significant role in the development of the Australian ceramics scene.

In 1987, Barron was awarded the more...

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Robert Barron (born 1957), a large glazed earthenware platter,…

Robert Barron Glazed Earthenware Platter, 54cm Diameter

Robert Barron (born 1957), a large glazed earthenware platter, signed to base: Robert B, 54 cm diameter

Robert Barron, pottery fruit bowl, signed on base, 38 cm…

Signed Pottery Fruit Bowl, 38 cm Diameter

Robert Barron, pottery fruit bowl, signed on base, 38 cm diameter

Robert Barron (attributed), Australian pottery amphora vase, 49…

Australian Pottery Amphora Vase, 49 cm High

Robert Barron (attributed), Australian pottery amphora vase, 49 cm high

Robert Barron (attributed) studio pottery vase and beaker, 9 cm…

Robert Barron Studio Pottery Vase and Beaker Set

Robert Barron (attributed) studio pottery vase and beaker, 9 cm and 7 cm high

Robert Barron Australian studio pottery vase with three lug…

Robert Barron Three-Handled Studio Pottery Vase

Robert Barron Australian studio pottery vase with three lug handles, signed 'R.B.', 37 cm high, 28 cm wide

Robert Barron large Australian studio pottery vase, signed…

Robert Barron Signed Large Studio Pottery Vase

Robert Barron large Australian studio pottery vase, signed 'Robert Barron', 52 cm high, 42 cm wide

Robert Barron Australian pottery bottle oval shaped fruit bowl…

Australian Pottery Oval Bowl with Sgraffito Decoration

Robert Barron Australian pottery bottle oval shaped fruit bowl with ribbed sides and internal sgraffito decoration, 8 cm high, 24 cm wide

Robert Barron Australian pottery bottle vase, 32 cm high

32cm Robert Barron Pottery Bottle Vase from Australia

Robert Barron Australian pottery bottle vase, 32 cm high

A Robert Barron earthenware ovoid pot

Barron's Ovoid Earthenware Pot

A Robert Barron earthenware ovoid pot

Robert Barron, circular platter with a rust glaze, circa 1994,…

Rust Glazed Platter by Robert Barron

Robert Barron, circular platter with a rust glaze, circa 1994, 41 cm width

Robert Barron, pot with handle with shino glaze, 16.5 cm high

Shino Glazed Handle Pot by Robert Barron

Robert Barron, pot with handle with shino glaze, 16.5 cm high

Robert Barron (b. 1957) two beakers woodfired, cream and orange…

Gooseneck Pottery Beakers and Bowl

Robert Barron (b. 1957) two beakers woodfired, cream and orange glaze, one with pinching to body, the other ribboned, both with stamps for Gooseneck pottery, together with a red glazed bowl with panelled sides (3) beaker. Height 8.5 cm, 9 cm, bowl.…

Robert Barron (Gooseneck Pottery, Australia), stoneware jug,…

Salt-glazed Stoneware Jug by Robert Barron

Robert Barron (Gooseneck Pottery, Australia), stoneware jug, with salt glaze, marked GNP to the base, height 30 cm. Provenance: New Vision Gallery Collection