Janet Mansfield (1934-2013) was an Australian potter who was known for her woodfired and salt-glazed vessels. She was born in Sydney and studied ceramics at the East Sydney Technical College (now the National Art School) from 1964-1965. After graduating, she set up her own studio in Turramurra, where she began making thrown domestic stoneware, handbuilt garden pots, and thrown and assembled sculptural pieces.

In 1977, Mansfield moved with her family to Gulgong, New South Wales, where she established an anagama wood-fired kiln and began making salt-glazed ware using local clay. Her work in this medium was highly acclaimed, and she was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 1987 for her services to ceramics.

Mansfield was also a significant publisher and author. She founded and edited the magazines Pottery in Australia (now called Journal of Australian Ceramics) from 1976 to 1989, and Ceramics: more...

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Attributed to Janet Mansfield (Australian, 1934-2013),…

Rectangular Stoneware Vase with Impressed Decoration and Ash Glaze

Attributed to Janet Mansfield (Australian, 1934-2013), rectangular vase, slab-built stoneware with impressed decoration to sides, ash-glazed, 'Jm' incised underneath, height 14 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Peter Travis

Hiroe Swen (Japanese/Australian, b. 1934). Surfing, Vase, c.…

Surfing Vase: Stoneware with White Satin Glaze and Blue Strokes

Hiroe Swen (Japanese/Australian, b. 1934). Surfing, Vase, c. 1990, slab and coil built stoneware with tapered base, asymmetrical form, white satin ground glaze, overlaid with grey and blue strokes across the body, artists signature and seals impressed on…

Janet Mansfield (Australian, 1934-2013), Decorative Plate,…

Janet Mansfield Decorative Plate with Craft Australia Magazine, 1975

Janet Mansfield (Australian, 1934-2013), Decorative Plate, handmade ceramic plate, with copper red emblem on a white background, with special edition of Craft Australia 1975 magazine, diameter 24 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Reference:…

Janet Mansfield, (1934-2013), salt glazed stoneware bowl, with…

Salt Glazed Stoneware Bowl with Applied Handles by Janet Mansfield

Janet Mansfield, (1934-2013), salt glazed stoneware bowl, with applied handles. Raised on a circular foot, incised initials to foot rim, height 11 cm, depth ia 19 cm

Janet Mansfield, salt glazed pottery fruit bowl, stamped 'J. M.…

Salt Glazed Fruit Bowl by Janet Mansfield

Janet Mansfield, salt glazed pottery fruit bowl, stamped 'J. M.', 15.5 cm high, 27 cm diameter

Stephen Bowers (Australian, b. 1952), large presentation plate,…

Hand-painted Black Cockatoo Presentation Plate

Stephen Bowers (Australian, b. 1952), large presentation plate, 1986, hand painted glaze decoration of a black cockatoo, on custom made stand, height 9 cm diameter 40 cm, Labels: Literature: Mansfield, J., contemporary ceramic Art, Craftsman house 1995, p…

A large wide neck salt glazed jar by Janet Mansfield OAM…

Janet Mansfield Salt Glazed Twin Handled Jar

A large wide neck salt glazed jar by Janet Mansfield OAM (1934-2013), circa 1979, of ovoid twin handled form, 31 cm high. Literature: works held at the Powerhouse Museum MAAS other notes: Janet Mansfield OAM (1934-2013) had a major impact on Australian…

Janet Mansfield, Jar. 1986, height 41 cm, width 18 cm, salt…

Salt Glaze Jar by Janet Mansfield

Janet Mansfield, Jar. 1986, height 41 cm, width 18 cm, salt glaze wood fired. Provenace Cuppacumbalong Gallery ACT. 1986

Janet Mansfield (Aust), vase, wood fired salt glazed, early…

Wood-fired salt glazed vase by Janet Mansfield

Janet Mansfield (Aust), vase, wood fired salt glazed, early 1990s. 29 x 44 cm

Janet Mansfield (Australian, 1934-2013), lidded jar, c. 1995,…

Fumed Stoneware Lidded Jar with Applied Handles

Janet Mansfield (Australian, 1934-2013), lidded jar, c. 1995, fumed woodfire salt glazed stoneware, applied handles to lid and ribbed body, height 21 cm diameter 19 cm

Alan Peascod, Australian (1943-2007), Gold Lustre Vase, 1996,…

Gold Lustre Vase with Arabic Figure

Alan Peascod, Australian (1943-2007), Gold Lustre Vase, 1996, stoneware with gold lustre glaze, decorated with an Arabic figure in clouds, signed and dated ?Peascod 96'. Provenance: Purchased from Janet Mansfield gallery, c. 1990

Very large Janet Mansfield saltglazed pot Australian pottery,…

Janet Mansfield Saltglazed Pottery, Large Size

Very large Janet Mansfield saltglazed pot Australian pottery, 35 cm high, 30 cm diameter approx., makers mark to shoulder

Small Janet Mansfield salt glazed lidded pot Australian pottery,…

Janet Mansfield Salt Glazed Pot with Lid

Small Janet Mansfield salt glazed lidded pot Australian pottery,9 cm high, 9 cm diameter, makers mark to edge of base

Janet Mansfield (1934-2013), lidded saltglaze pot artist's…

Janet Mansfield Saltglaze Lidded Pot

Janet Mansfield (1934-2013), lidded saltglaze pot artist's stamp impressed near base (A/F). Height 21 cm, diameter 26 cm

Janet Mansfield, (1934-2013), stoneware jar woodfired in shades…

Woodfired Stoneware Jar with Dribbled Glaze and Handles

Janet Mansfield, (1934-2013), stoneware jar woodfired in shades of red and brown with dribbled glaze effect, applied handles. Height 38.5 cm

Janet Mansfield (1934-2013) blossom jar and tea bowl stoneware,…

Janet Mansfield Stoneware Blossom Jar and Tea Bowl

Janet Mansfield (1934-2013) blossom jar and tea bowl stoneware, the blossom jar glazed in shades of brown with slight ribbing to body, the tea bowl in shades of red with artist's seal to side of base (A/F) (2) blossom jar. Height 14.5 cm, tea bowl. Height…

Australian Janet Mansfield pottery bowl

Janet Mansfield Pottery Bowl - Australian-made Beauty

Australian Janet Mansfield pottery bowl