Richard Cadness was born in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1930. He studied architecture at the University of Auckland, but he left after two years to pursue a career in pottery. He studied pottery with Toss Woollaston and John Parker, two of New Zealand's leading potters and was a perfectionist and his work is known for its fine craftsmanship and elegant forms. He was particularly skilled at throwing on the wheel, and his pots are often characterized by their smooth curves and subtle textures. He also experimented with a variety of glazes, creating a wide range of colorus and finishes. His work was exhibited widely in New Zealand and internationally. He was a member of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts and the Canterbury Society of Arts. He was also awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council Silver Jubilee Award in 1977. Cadness died in Christchurch in 2000.

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Richard Cadness barium blue short neck spherical vase. Height…

Cadness Barium Blue Short Neck Spherical Vase, Potter's Mark Base

Richard Cadness barium blue short neck spherical vase. Height 17 cm. Potter's mark to base

Richard Cadness tenmoku glazed spherical vases one rough one…

Tenmoku Glazed Spherical Vases by Richard Cadness, Set of Two

Richard Cadness tenmoku glazed spherical vases one rough one smooth. Potter's mark on both. Height 22 cm and 18 cm.

A large carafe by Richard Cadness, in a brown glaze. Height 53…

Brown Glazed Carafe by Richard Cadness: Large and Elegant

A large carafe by Richard Cadness, in a brown glaze. Height 53 cm, diameter 32 cm

A Richard Cadness carafe and cup set, comprising a large carafe…

Richard Cadness Carafe and Cup Set with Maker's Mark

A Richard Cadness carafe and cup set, comprising a large carafe with a drip bucket and four tapered cups. Maker's mark to base. Carafe, height 57.5 cm, depth 21.5 cm

Richard Cadness lidded sugar bowl, tenmoku glazed, 12 cm height

Richard Cadness Tenmoku Sugar Bowl with Lid

Richard Cadness lidded sugar bowl, tenmoku glazed, 12 cm height

Richard Cadness pottery sculpted twin spout large vase, the…

Twin-Spout Pottery Vase by Richard Cadness

Richard Cadness pottery sculpted twin spout large vase, the tall spouts with curving rib to the sides. Variable grey/green/brown glaze. Impressed mark, height 47.5 cm.

A Richard Cadness jug, Potters impressed monogram to base,…

Richard Cadness Impressed Monogram Jug

A Richard Cadness jug, Potters impressed monogram to base, height 27.5 cm, width 13.5 cm, depth 16 cm

Richard Cadness and Melis van der Sluis vases impressed marks,…

Cadness & van der Sluis Impressed Vases Set

Richard Cadness and Melis van der Sluis vases impressed marks, 22 cm high, 18 cm high

Richard Cadness, vase impressed mark, 29 cm high

Richard Cadness Impressed Vase, 29 cm High

Richard Cadness, vase impressed mark, 29 cm high

A Richard Cadness jug, a large brown jug with cork lid, has…

Richard Cadness Brown Jug with Cork Lid

A Richard Cadness jug, a large brown jug with cork lid, has makers mark on bottom, length 31 cm, depth 12 cm

Richard Cadness, bottle vase, etched signature, dated 1983 29…

Etched Bottle Vase, Richard Cadness (1983)

Richard Cadness, bottle vase, etched signature, dated 1983 29 cm height

Richard Cadness, large single aperture sedge grass holder, with…

Large Textured Sedge Grass Holder with Impressed Mark

Richard Cadness, large single aperture sedge grass holder, with texture surface, impressed mark. Height 38 cm

Richard Cadness, two stoneware bottle vases, impressed initials…

Stoneware Bottle Vases by Richard Cadness

Richard Cadness, two stoneware bottle vases, impressed initials to the base of each. Height 42 cm

Richard Cadness, pair of stoneware bottle vases, with tenmoku…

Pair of Stoneware Tenmoku Glaze Vases by Richard Cadness

Richard Cadness, pair of stoneware bottle vases, with tenmoku glaze, impressed initials to the base of each. Height 42 cm

Richard Cadness, vase, of flattened ovoid form with blue glaze,…

Blue glazed ovoid vase by Richard Cadness

Richard Cadness, vase, of flattened ovoid form with blue glaze, impressed potters cypher to the base. Height 30 cm

Richard Cadness, stoneware teapot, with ash glaze and cane…

Stoneware Teapot with Ash Glaze and Cane Handle

Richard Cadness, stoneware teapot, with ash glaze and cane handle, impressed initials to base, width 19 cm

Richard Cadness, stoneware bottle vase, barium blue glaze,…

Barium Blue Stoneware Vase, Richard Cadness

Richard Cadness, stoneware bottle vase, barium blue glaze, potter's mark to the base, height 42 cm. Provenance: Beverley Luxton collection.