Derek Smith (1931-2019) was a British-Australian ceramic artist who was known for his functional and decorative pottery. He was born in Birmingham, England, in 1931 and studied ceramics at the Birmingham School of Art. In 1956, he moved to Australia, where he taught ceramics at various schools and established his own studio in Hobart, Tasmania.

Smith's work is characterized by its simple forms, its use of bold colors, and its emphasis on functional design. He often used local materials in his work, such as Australian clays and glazes. His pottery was inspired by a variety of sources, including Japanese ceramics, Aboriginal art, and the work of other contemporary ceramic artists.

Smith's work has been exhibited in major galleries and museums around the world. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Royal Australian Institute of Architects' Robin Boyd Award for Ceramics in 1992. He more...

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Derek Smith, tall carafe c.1980s, ash glaze stoneware with…

Tall Carafe with Cobalt Band by Derek Smith, c.1980s

Derek Smith, tall carafe c.1980s, ash glaze stoneware with brushed cobalt band, impressed artist's mark to base, impressed Blackfriars Pottery mark to base, height 33.5 cm

Derek Smith Blackfriars studio pottery vase, height 18.5 cm

Blackfriars Studio Pottery Vase by Derek Smith, 18.5 cm Tall

Derek Smith Blackfriars studio pottery vase, height 18.5 cm

Derek Smith (British/Australian, 1931-2019), footed bowl, c.…

Derek Smith Footed Bowl, c. 1985, Stoneware, Glazed, Provenance

Derek Smith (British/Australian, 1931-2019), footed bowl, c. 1985, stoneware, with black, red and white glaze, artist's seal impressed near base, height 10.8 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Les Blakebrough

Derek Smith (Britain/Australia 1931-2019), a flattened…

Flattened Spherical Vessel with Incised Circles by Derek Smith

Derek Smith (Britain/Australia 1931-2019), a flattened spherical vessel with incised concentric circles to each side, and small hole to top, maker's mark near to base and 'Doulton studio Australia' stamp to base. Height 23 cm.

Derek Thompson Jungarrayi 'Ngintaba' blue and black glazed…

Blue and black glazed pottery vase with sgraffito goanna

Derek Thompson Jungarrayi 'Ngintaba' blue and black glazed pottery vase with sgraffito goanna decoration, incised 'Derek Thompson, Ernabella Arts in 2010', 24.5 cm high

Derek Thompson Jungarrayi 'Wanampi I' tall brown and black…

Jungarrayi 'Wanampi I' Pottery Vase with Snake Decoration

Derek Thompson Jungarrayi 'Wanampi I' tall brown and black glazed pottery vase with sgraffito snake decoration, incised 'Derek Thompson, Ernabella Arts in 2013', 48.5 cm high

Brett Whiteley hand-painted pottery vase thrown by Derek Smith,…

Whiteley hand-painted pottery vase by Derek Smith, Sotheby's provenance

Brett Whiteley hand-painted pottery vase thrown by Derek Smith, impressed mark 'Derek Smith, Blackfriars Pottery', 24 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's, Important Australian Art, Sydney, 27/08/2013, lot no. 30.

Derek Smith spherical stoneware vase. Impressed 'Ds' and…

Derek Smith Stoneware Vase with 'Ds' Mark, 12 cm

Derek Smith spherical stoneware vase. Impressed 'Ds' and chimney kiln seal marks, height 12 cm

Derek Smith, Australia (b.1931), covered honey jar, incised…

Blue Glazed Covered Honey Jar by Derek Smith, Australia

Derek Smith, Australia (b.1931), covered honey jar, incised circular decoration, blue glazed interior, impressed artist's mark & Blackfriar's Pottery mark to base, height 9 cm

Derek Smith (British/Australian, 1931-2019), Tall Decanter, c.…

Tall Decanter by Derek Smith, c. 1980, Wheel-thrown Stoneware

Derek Smith (British/Australian, 1931-2019), Tall Decanter, c. 1980, wheel-thrown stoneware, glazed white with iron flecks showing through, black oxide band to lower body, impressed 'Derek Smith Blackfriars Pottery' underneath, height 32 cm. Provenance:…

Derek Smith (British/Australian, 1931-2019), Teapot,…

Derek Smith Teapot: Porcelain with Bamboo Handle

Derek Smith (British/Australian, 1931-2019), Teapot, wheel-thrown porcelain, dome-shaped, lidded, glazed white with brown band to lower body, curved bamboo handle, impressed 'DS' to rim of base, diameter 16 cm. Provenance: Private Collection QLD, Kenwick…

Derek Smith (British/Australian, 1931-2019), Pair of Beaker…

Pair of Beaker Vases by Derek Smith

Derek Smith (British/Australian, 1931-2019), Pair of Beaker Vases, c. 1980, wheel-thrown stoneware of cylindrical form, banded incisions with oxide wash to the exteriors, rim and interiors glazed, one in chocolate brown, the other in dark blue, artist's…

Derek Smith (British/Australian, 1931-2019), Speherical Box, c.…

Spherical Box by Derek Smith

Derek Smith (British/Australian, 1931-2019), Speherical Box, c. 1980, wheel-thrown stoneware, partially glazed in shades of cream, artist's seal impressed underneath, height 12.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Shapiro Auctioneers SH045…

Derek Smith (British/Australian, 1931-2019), Speherical Box, c.…

Spherical Box by Derek Smith

Derek Smith (British/Australian, 1931-2019), Speherical Box, c. 1973-5, wheel-thrown stoneware, partially glazed in shades of brown, artist's seal impressed underneath, height 12.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Shapiro Auctioneers SH045…

Derek Smith, small Oatmeal bowl, 1977-83, impressed mark 'Derek…

Derek Smith Oatmeal Bowl

Derek Smith, small Oatmeal bowl, 1977-83, impressed mark 'Derek Smith Blackfriars Pottery.', Dia 14 cm height 6.5 cm

Derek Smith, spherical vase, buff & cobalt glaze, with inverted…

Blackfriars Pottery Spherical Vase with Cobalt Glaze

Derek Smith, spherical vase, buff & cobalt glaze, with inverted charcoal matt rim. Signed to base & dated 1981; also with impressed mark for Blackfriars Pottery, & seals to cobalt rim, height 11.5 cm

Derek Smith 1931-2019), two buff stoneware carafes. Ash glaze…

Blackfriars Stoneware Carafes & Salt/Pepper Pots

Derek Smith 1931-2019), two buff stoneware carafes. Ash glaze with brushed cobalt bands, three impressed seals 'Blackfriars Pottery Studio.' height 32 cm each. Together with pair of 'Blackfriars' stoneware salt & pepper pots. Cylinder shape with ash &…

Derek Smith, cylindrical studio pottery vase, stamped 'Derek…

Derek Smith Studio Pottery Vase, 19cm

Derek Smith, cylindrical studio pottery vase, stamped 'Derek Smith, Blackfriars Pottery', 19 cm high

Derek Smith (Australian, b. 1931), vase, c. 19880 stoneware…

Australian Stoneware Vase and Bowl

Derek Smith (Australian, b. 1931), vase, c. 19880 stoneware with matte glaze and incised ring decoration to outer body, artist's stamp impressed near base, together with a stoneware bowl signed to base 'Val Burnett' (2)

Derek Smith (Australian, b. 1931) bowl, c. 1980 stoneware with…

Matte Glazed Stoneware Bowl with Incised Ring Decoration

Derek Smith (Australian, b. 1931) bowl, c. 1980 stoneware with matte glaze and incised ring decoration to outer body, artist's stamp impressed near base

A Derek Smith lidded bowl and three beakers in earthen tones

Earthenware Set by Derek Smith

A Derek Smith lidded bowl and three beakers in earthen tones

Large Derek Smith centre bowl beautifully crafted and glazed in…

Electric Blue Centre Bowl by Derek Smith

Large Derek Smith centre bowl beautifully crafted and glazed in an electric blue with dull yellow ring to the centre. Signed and stamped to base by artist, height 16 cm, diameter 13.5 cm

Derek Smith Ceramic bowl with gilt glazed interior, monogram 'D.…

Gilt-Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Derek Smith

Derek Smith Ceramic bowl with gilt glazed interior, monogram 'D.S., 10 cm high, 20 cm diameter

Derek Smith (Australian, b. 1931), cylindrical bowl, c. 1980,…

Matte Glaze Stoneware Bowl with Incised Rings by Derek Smith

Derek Smith (Australian, b. 1931), cylindrical bowl, c. 1980, stoneware with matte glaze and incised ring decoration to outer body, artist's stamp impressed near base, height 9 cm diameter 20 cm

Three pieces of Derek Smith Pottery, lidded container 14 cm…

Derek Smith Pottery Collection: Lidded Container, Beaker, Platter

Three pieces of Derek Smith Pottery, lidded container 14 cm width, beaker 11 cm high, platter 16 cm width

Three Derek Smith oil bottles, cobalt Blue/Iron wash, with…

Derek Smith Sgraffito Cobalt Blue Oil Bottles

Three Derek Smith oil bottles, cobalt Blue/Iron wash, with Sgraffito decoration, 16 cm high

Derek Smith, cylindrical lidded container, 12 cm high

Cylindrical Container with Lid - 12cm Height

Derek Smith, cylindrical lidded container, 12 cm high

Derek Smith, bowl with raised rib around centre and gold lustre,…

Gold Lustre Ribbed Bowl

Derek Smith, bowl with raised rib around centre and gold lustre, 26 cm high

Derek Smith, cylindrical vase with gold lustre, 48 cm high

Gold Lustre Cylindrical Vase by Derek Smith

Derek Smith, cylindrical vase with gold lustre, 48 cm high

Derek Smith, spherical pot with gold lustre, 24 cm high

Gold Lustre Spherical Pot by Derek Smith

Derek Smith, spherical pot with gold lustre, 24 cm high

Attributed to Derek Smith, cylindrical vessel with green and…

Green and Brown Glazed Cylindrical Vessel by Derek Smith

Attributed to Derek Smith, cylindrical vessel with green and brown glaze, 18 cm high

Derek Smith, Blackfriars Pottery matching teapot and teacups,…

Blackfriars Pottery Teapot and Teacups Set

Derek Smith, Blackfriars Pottery matching teapot and teacups, 17 cm high

Derek Smith, Blackfriars Pottery bottle vase, 17 cm high

Blackfriars Pottery Bottle Vase, 17 cm

Derek Smith, Blackfriars Pottery bottle vase, 17 cm high

Derek Smith, small spherical pot, 12.5 cm high

Spherical Pot by Derek Smith, 12.5 cm High

Derek Smith, small spherical pot, 12.5 cm high

Derek Smith, spherical vase, 15 cm high

Spherical Vase by Derek Smith

Derek Smith, spherical vase, 15 cm high

A pedestal cylindrical vase and cream glazed bowl by Derek…

Derek Smith Vase and Bowl Set

A pedestal cylindrical vase and cream glazed bowl by Derek Smith (1931-), circa 1976 in a dark to light glaze with incised bands, 38 cm high, the bowl 15 cm diameter (2)

An impressive slab built studio pottery exhibition vase by…

Derek Smith Exhibition Vase

An impressive slab built studio pottery exhibition vase by Derek Smith (1931-), signed '76 in a resist glaze with incised bands, 55 cm high. Provenance: Margaret Vine purchased at Victor Mace Gallery at Derek Smith's exhibition, 14 May 1977

Derek Smith, large bowl, 1989, height 17 cm, width 43 cm.…

Distelfink Gallery Bowl by Derek Smith (1989)

Derek Smith, large bowl, 1989, height 17 cm, width 43 cm. Provenance: Distelfink Gallery, June 1989

Derek Smith, (b.1931), black Friars pottery coffee service for…

Black Friars Pottery Coffee Set for Six (8)

Derek Smith, (b.1931), black Friars pottery coffee service for six (8), glazed stoneware, each piece stamped, height 11.5 cm (jug)

An Australian pottery bowl, by Derek Smith. Diameter 30 cm

Australian Pottery Bowl by Derek Smith

An Australian pottery bowl, by Derek Smith. Diameter 30 cm

Derek Smith, white stoneware lidded container. Cobalt & copper…

Cobalt and Copper Stoneware Container with Impressed Seal

Derek Smith, white stoneware lidded container. Cobalt & copper over tenmoku glaze. Pierced handle & impressed personal seal, diameter 22 cm

Derek Smith (Australian, b. 1931), Vase, 1974, of squat…

Copper-Ringed Ceramic Vase by Derek Smith (1974)

Derek Smith (Australian, b. 1931), Vase, 1974, of squat spherical form, incised ring decoration highlighted with copper pigment, stamped and signed near base 'Derek Smith 74', stamped to base 'Doulton Studios Australia, height 19 cm

Derek Smith studio pottery vase, circa 1970, Stamped and…

Derek Smith Studio Pottery Vase - 1970s

Derek Smith studio pottery vase, circa 1970, Stamped and inscribed Derek Smith, monogrammed Ds, 17 cm high

Derek Smith studio pottery vase, circa 1985, inscribed Derek…

Derek Smith Tasmania Studio Pottery Vase, 1985

Derek Smith studio pottery vase, circa 1985, inscribed Derek Smith, Tasmania, 46 cm high

Two Derek Smith signed Discoid stoneware sculptures

Derek Smith Discoid Duo

Two Derek Smith signed Discoid stoneware sculptures

Stoneware footed bowl marked 'DS' and signed 'Derek Smith 1976'

1976 Derek Smith Stoneware Footed Bowl

Stoneware footed bowl marked 'DS' and signed 'Derek Smith 1976'

Four Derek Smith black Friars pottery items consisting of a jug,…

Set of 4 Derek Smith Black Friars Pottery Pieces

Four Derek Smith black Friars pottery items consisting of a jug, 2 mugs and a bowl, 15.5 cm high (tallest)

Derek Smith geometric sculpture with sgraffito decoration &…

Sgraffito Sphere: Geometric Sculpture by Derek Smith

Derek Smith geometric sculpture with sgraffito decoration & central sphere motif, 31 cm tall

Derek Smith tea set

Derek Smith's Elegant Tea Set

Derek Smith tea set

Derek Smith (b. 1931), stoneware vase, c. 1960 of cylindrical…

Derek Smith and Elsa Arden Stoneware Vases

Derek Smith (b. 1931), stoneware vase, c. 1960 of cylindrical form with brown striations to body, potter's stamp to underside 'Derek Smith, Blackfriars Pottery', together with an Elsa Arden lidded jar with sgraffito decoration, interior with dark green…

Derek Smith (1931-), large bowl, marbled blue glaze with…

Marbled Blue Bowl by Derek Smith (1973)

Derek Smith (1931-), large bowl, marbled blue glaze with unglazed black ring to internal and external bowl, signed and dated '73

Derek Smith (1931-), sculpture, rectangular form with light…

Sgraffito Sculpture on Cylindrical Base

Derek Smith (1931-), sculpture, rectangular form with light sgraffito panel on cyclindrical base, stamped to reverse (chip)

Derek Smith (1931-), sculpture, rectangular form with striped…

Striped Sgraffito Sculpture on Cylindrical Base by Derek Smith

Derek Smith (1931-), sculpture, rectangular form with striped sgraffito design on cyclindrical base, stamped to reverse (chipped)

Derek Smith (1931-), sculpture, square with spherical motif on…

Spherical Cyclindrical Sculpture

Derek Smith (1931-), sculpture, square with spherical motif on cyclindrical base, signed and dated '74 (chipped, stain)

Derek Smith, vase, of spherical form with gold and blue checker…

Gold and Blue Checker Vase by Derek Smith

Derek Smith, vase, of spherical form with gold and blue checker design, signed to base 'Derek Smith, Tasmania'

Derek Smith, attributed (b1945), a glazed stoneware cup in a…

Cream-glazed stoneware cup by Derek Smith

Derek Smith, attributed (b1945), a glazed stoneware cup in a cream glaze with freeform rim 13 cm high