Brian Gartside, born in 1940, is a distinguished studio potter and educator from New Zealand. Currently residing and working in Pukekohe, a town located in the Auckland Region of the North Island, Gartside has made significant contributions to the field of pottery. Originally hailing from Chorley, Lancashire, England, he made the decision to immigrate to New Zealand in 1970 to pursue a teaching position in art at Ardmore and North Shore teachers colleges in Auckland.

By 1974, Gartside had established his own studio and workshop, showcasing his exceptional skills and creativity. As his reputation grew, he became recognized for his vibrant and intensely colored surfaces in his work. This distinctive feature set his pottery apart and attracted attention both locally and internationally.

Gartside's dedication to his craft and artistic pursuits was unwavering. By 1980, his passion and talent allowed him to transition from teaching to becoming a full-time more...

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Brian Gartside, free form tile, signed to reverse panel, 20 x…

Signed Free Form Tile, 20 x 20 cm

Brian Gartside, free form tile, signed to reverse panel, 20 x 20 cm

Brian Gartside, platter, Mary Smith posy pot, Stephen McCarthy…

Assorted Decorative Items

Brian Gartside, platter, Mary Smith posy pot, Stephen McCarthy posy vase, two Rosemary Brittan birds & figural ornament etc (7)

Brian Gartside unusual matt surfaced moss green dish with…

Geometric Moss Green Wall Hanging by Brian Gartside

Brian Gartside unusual matt surfaced moss green dish with geometric design wall hanging, diameter 30 cm, signed to base

Brian Gartside, free form, decorative panel, 42 x 34 cm overall

Free Flowing Decor: Brian Gartside Panel

Brian Gartside, free form, decorative panel, 42 x 34 cm overall

Brian Gartside platter, impressed mark, 35.5 cm diameter

Brian Gartside Impressed Platter - 35.5cm Diameter

Brian Gartside platter, impressed mark, 35.5 cm diameter

Brian Gartside large platter, pale and dark abstract glazed…

Abstract Glazed Platter by Brian Gartside

Brian Gartside large platter, pale and dark abstract glazed decoration. Diameter 35.5 cm. Provenance: The Marie Potter Collection. See lot 301 for details.

A Brian Gartside fruit platter, circular shape with inverted…

Gesture Fruit Platter

A Brian Gartside fruit platter, circular shape with inverted walls, decorated with gestural decoration to the centre on a tenmoku and ash background. Diameter 34 cm

Brian Gartside, charger, incised script mark, 41 cm dia

Incised Script Charger by Brian Gartside

Brian Gartside, charger, incised script mark, 41 cm dia

Brian Gartside, six-seat stoneware dinner service, with…

Abstract Stoneware Dinner Service

Brian Gartside, six-seat stoneware dinner service, with abstract decoration, comprising plates, side plates and soup bowls, most with potter's stamp, diameter 25 cm max

A Brian Gartside pottery platter, pale and dark abstract glazed…

Abstract Glazed Pottery Platter by Brian Gartside

A Brian Gartside pottery platter, pale and dark abstract glazed decoration, paper label to base, diameter 40 cm

Brian Gartside, Two pottery plates, with abstract decoration in…

Brown and White Abstract Pottery Plates (7 words)

Brian Gartside, Two pottery plates, with abstract decoration in brown and white, Diameter 17.5 cm

Brian Gartside, charger, incised script mark, 41 cm dia

Brian Gartside Incised Charger

Brian Gartside, charger, incised script mark, 41 cm dia

Brian Gartside, charger, incised script mark, 41 cm dia

Brian Gartside Incised Charger - 41 cm Diameter

Brian Gartside, charger, incised script mark, 41 cm dia

Brian Gartside, wall platter incised mark with paper label, 41…

Incised Mark Wall Platter with Paper Label

Brian Gartside, wall platter incised mark with paper label, 41 cm diameter,

Brian Gartside, four various platters incised marks, of sizes

Four Incised Platters in Various Sizes by Brian Gartside

Brian Gartside, four various platters incised marks, of sizes

Brian Gartside wall hanging charger, abstract multicoloured…

Glazed Strip Wall Charger

Brian Gartside wall hanging charger, abstract multicoloured glazed strips on glossy brown ground, paper label affixed to reverse, 42 cm diameter

Brian Gartside pottery bowl, abstract lineal decoration on dark…

Abstract Lineal Pottery Bowl by Brian Gartside

Brian Gartside pottery bowl, abstract lineal decoration on dark glazed ground, incised initials to base. Diameter 25.5 cm

Brian Gartside, large platter, 36 cm diameter

Brian Gartside 36cm Platter

Brian Gartside, large platter, 36 cm diameter

Brian Gartside, two circular stoneware dishes. Diameter 34 cm.…

Circular Stoneware Dishes from Ruth Butterworth's Collection

Brian Gartside, two circular stoneware dishes. Diameter 34 cm. Provenance: from the collection of Ruth Butterworth

Brian Gartside, large stoneware globular vase, with rough blue…

Blue Glazed Stoneware Vase, 27.5cm Height

Brian Gartside, large stoneware globular vase, with rough blue glazed surface height 27.5 cm

Brian Gartside, stoneware circular platter, with abstract…

Abstract Stoneware Platter - 39 cm Diameter

Brian Gartside, stoneware circular platter, with abstract decoration. Diameter 39 cm

Brian Gartside, Stoneware dish, decorated with a colourful…

Colorful Abstract Stoneware Dish by Brian Gartside (Provenance Included)

Brian Gartside, Stoneware dish, decorated with a colourful abstract swirling pattern, signed to the base, diameter 27.5 cm, Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier

A Brian Gartside bowl, with abstract design in earthen tones.…

Earthen Toned Abstract Bowl by Brian Gartside

A Brian Gartside bowl, with abstract design in earthen tones. Signed on the underside, height 7.7 cm, diameter 29.3 cm

Brian Gartside charger paper label affixed to reverse, 38.5 cm…

Faulted Charger with Brian Gartside Label

Brian Gartside charger paper label affixed to reverse, 38.5 cm dia, (firing fault

Brian Gartside, stoneware circular platter, with abstract…

Abstract Stoneware Platter, 36.5 cm, Estate Provenance

Brian Gartside, stoneware circular platter, with abstract decoration, diameter 36.5 cm. Provenance: Estate of John Wilson

Brian Gartside, Platter, 1980s. Diameter 30 cm

Platter by Brian Gartside, 1980s

Brian Gartside, Platter, 1980s. Diameter 30 cm

A large Brian Gartside plate, unmarked, diameter 32 cm

Large Unmarked Brian Gartside Plate - 32 cm Diameter

A large Brian Gartside plate, unmarked, diameter 32 cm

Paul Winspear bowl Brian Gartside plate and John Crawford dish,…

Pottery Trio: Winspear, Gartside, Crawford

Paul Winspear bowl Brian Gartside plate and John Crawford dish, all with impressed marks, of sizes

Brian Gartside, bowl in tenmoku glaze with abstract decorated…

Abstract Tenmoku Bowl with Colorful Well Decoration

Brian Gartside, bowl in tenmoku glaze with abstract decorated well in purple, blue and green 36 cm diameter

A Brian Gartside plate, abstract decoration in earthen tones.…

Earthen Abstract Plate by Brian Gartside

A Brian Gartside plate, abstract decoration in earthen tones. Makers mark to underside, diameter 21 cm

A Brian Gartside plate, abstract decoration in earthen tones.…

Earthen Abstract Plate by Brian Gartside

A Brian Gartside plate, abstract decoration in earthen tones. Makers mark to underside, diameter 21 cm

Brian Gartside, plate, paper label, 30 cm diameter

Brian Gartside Plate with Paper Label

Brian Gartside, plate, paper label, 30 cm diameter

Brian Gartside, bowl, impressed mark, 21 cm diameter

Brian Gartside Impressed Bowl - 21cm Diameter

Brian Gartside, bowl, impressed mark, 21 cm diameter