J. A. (John Arthur) Barnard Knight (1910-1993) was born in Warracknabeal, Victoria and studied at the School of Applied Art at the Melbourne Technical School, now RMIT University. While working at the Hoffmann and Maribyrnong Potteries he gained production experience and worked at the studio of Napier Waller from 1932 to 1933. After graduation, he joined the staff of Melbourne Technical School and taught pottery, modelling, and drawing eventually becoming head of the department. He married in 1940 and with his new wife he established the Janet Gray Studio in South Yarra. After war service returned to the Janet Gray Studio and his position at the Melbourne Technical School. He signed his work 'J. A. Barnard Knight,' which was painted or incised. He continued at RMIT until he retired in 1975.

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Dorothy Sutherland two handled pottery vase, incised 'Dorothy…

Dorothy Sutherland Two-Handled Pottery Vase, Melbourne 1940s-50s

Dorothy Sutherland two handled pottery vase, incised 'Dorothy Sutherland'. Sutherland worked with both Klytie Pate and John Barnard Knight in Melbourne during the 1940s and 50s. 18 cm high, 21 cm wide

Janet Gray, tall pottery vase with sgraffito nude female figure,…

Sgraffito Nude Vase by Knight and Knight

Janet Gray, tall pottery vase with sgraffito nude female figure, by John Barnard Knight and Elizabeth Knight, incised 'Janet Gray, Australia', 55 cm high

John (Barnard) Knight Porcelain decanter, circa 1950s, incised…

1950s J.B. Knight Porcelain Decanter, 24cm High

John (Barnard) Knight Porcelain decanter, circa 1950s, incised 'J.B. Knight, 24 cm high

John Barnard Knight Pottery vase with purple glaze incised…

Purple Glazed Pottery Vase by John Barnard Knight

John Barnard Knight Pottery vase with purple glaze incised 'Janet Gray' 9.5 cm high

John Barnard Knight Pottery face plaque, incised J.A.B. Knight,…

J.A.B. Knight Pottery Face Plaque from Robertson Collection

John Barnard Knight Pottery face plaque, incised J.A.B. Knight, 10 x 6.5 cm. Provenance: The Neil Robertson Collection

J. Barnard Knight for Classic Art Ware, Large Vase, c. 1930, in…

Tree Trunk Vase with Koala and Gumnuts

J. Barnard Knight for Classic Art Ware, Large Vase, c. 1930, in the shape of a tree trunk, with applied gumnuts and leaves, the base surmounted with a seated koala, retains original decal sticker, height 25 cm

John A. Barnard Knight (1910-1993) A carafe and four small…

Dorian Sands Carafe and Beakers Set

John A. Barnard Knight (1910-1993) A carafe and four small beakers, incised Dorian Sands, the carafe 21 cm high

John A. Barnard Knight (1910-1993) Four spill vases, circa 1950…

Knight's Incised Spill Vases, Circa 1950

John A. Barnard Knight (1910-1993) Four spill vases, circa 1950 incised Janet Grey, the largest 14 cm high

John A. Barnard Knight (1910-1993) A pair of fish modelled…

Fish Candlesticks by John A. Barnard Knight

John A. Barnard Knight (1910-1993) A pair of fish modelled candlesticks, incised Janet Grey, 14 cm high each

John A. Barnard Knight (1910-1993) A green glazed bottle vase,…

Green Glazed Bottle Vase by John A. Barnard Knight

John A. Barnard Knight (1910-1993) A green glazed bottle vase, circa 1950 incised Janet Grey, 24 cm high

John A. Barnard Knight (1910-1993) A relief decorated vase,…

Brockware Relief Vase by John A. Barnard Knight

John A. Barnard Knight (1910-1993) A relief decorated vase, incised Brockware, 20.5 cm high