Lucy Boyd Beck was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1914. She studied painting and drawing at the National Gallery School in Melbourne, and later began working with ceramics after being introduced to the medium by her husband, fellow ceramic artist John Beck.

Boyd Beck established her own ceramics studio in the 1960s, where she began experimenting with new forms and techniques. She became known for her delicate, intricately decorated porcelain pieces, which were often inspired by the natural world.

Boyd Beck's work was highly acclaimed for its technical skill and artistic vision, and she exhibited extensively both in Australia and internationally. She was also involved in teaching and mentoring younger ceramic artists, and played a significant role in the development of the Australian ceramics scene.

In 1978, Boyd Beck was awarded the Order of Australia for her contributions to the arts, and in 1987 she was made an Honorary more...

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Lucy Boyd Beck (1916-2009). glazed ceramic tile, 46 x 37 cm…

Lucy Boyd Beck (1916-2009). glazed ceramic tile, 46 x 37 cm (framed). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Lucy Boyd Beck hand-painted pottery plate, signed 'Lucy', 25 cm…

Lucy Boyd Beck hand-painted pottery plate, signed 'Lucy', 25 cm diameter

Robert Beck lidded chicken tureen, Australian pottery signed…

Robert Beck lidded chicken tureen, Australian pottery signed Beck. Height 22 cm, width 24 cm

Arthur Merric Boyd & John Perceval early blue glazed pottery…

Blue Glazed Sgraffito Vase by Boyd & Perceval

Arthur Merric Boyd & John Perceval early blue glazed pottery vase with sgraffito decoration attributed to John Perceval. In the early days of production at the Murrumbeena Pottery teapot blanks were procured from Hatton Beck and then decorated. This is…

Lucy Beck (nee Boyd), a set of twelve studio pottery goblets,…

Studio Pottery Goblets by Lucy Beck

Lucy Beck (nee Boyd), a set of twelve studio pottery goblets, demi-glazed with green, turquoise and brown to each bowl, incised 'Beck' to base, 15 cm high

Hatton Beck, Australia, (1901-1994), tea cup glazed decoration…

Glazed porcelain tea cup with bird and fruit decoration

Hatton Beck, Australia, (1901-1994), tea cup glazed decoration of birds & fruit, glazed porcelain, Initialled to base, height 9 cm, glazed porcelain

Lucy Beck lidded vessel, glazed clay. (signed to base Lucy…

Signed Lucy Beck Clay Lidded Vessel

Lucy Beck lidded vessel, glazed clay. (signed to base Lucy Hatton Beck). Australia, c 1960s, 18 cm high, 21 cm wide, 17 cm deep.

A set of six studio pottery wine goblets, signed Beck (Lucy…

Signed Studio Pottery Wine Goblets by Lucy Boyd Beck

A set of six studio pottery wine goblets, signed Beck (Lucy Boyd Beck). Height 14.5 cm.

Hatton Beck, Australia 1901-1994, 'The Chalet, Mt Buffalo',…

"Mt Buffalo Chalet" Vase by Hatton Beck (1931)

Hatton Beck, Australia 1901-1994, 'The Chalet, Mt Buffalo', pottery vase, glazed with details below, signed 1931, height 17 cm

Hatton Beck, Australia 1901-1994, pottery vase in the form of a…

Kookaburra on Tree Stump Pottery Vase

Hatton Beck, Australia 1901-1994, pottery vase in the form of a tree stump with kookaburra perched on branch, height 16 cm (note: the previous lot is opposing this lot, to make a perfect pair).

Hatton Beck, Australia 1901-1994, pottery koala sitting on the…

Pottery Koala Spillvase with Hatton Beck Signature

Hatton Beck, Australia 1901-1994, pottery koala sitting on the rim of a small spillvase, signed to base, height 7 cm

Hatton Beck, Australia 1901-1994, pottery vase in the form of a…

Kookaburra on Pottery Stump Vase

Hatton Beck, Australia 1901-1994, pottery vase in the form of a tree stump with kookaburra perched on branch, height 16 cm

Hatton Beck, Australia 1901-1994, glazed pottery kookaburra…

Glazed Pottery Kookaburra on Spill Vase

Hatton Beck, Australia 1901-1994, glazed pottery kookaburra sitting on the rim of a small spill vase, signed to base, height 8.5 cm

Hatton Beck, Australia 1901-1994, pottery kookaburra perched on…

Hatton Beck Pottery Kookaburra on Log

Hatton Beck, Australia 1901-1994, pottery kookaburra perched on the edge of a log, glazed and signed to base, height 9 cm, length 15 cm

Hatton Beck (1901-1994), coral sea fish in Sunrise, ceramic,…

"Coral Sea Fish in Sunrise" by Hatton Beck

Hatton Beck (1901-1994), coral sea fish in Sunrise, ceramic, signed 34.5 x 39.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

Lucy Boyd Beck (1916-2009), blue Lyric 2, glazed ceramic tile…

Blue Lyric

Lucy Boyd Beck (1916-2009), blue Lyric 2, glazed ceramic tile 28 x 28 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

Lucy Boyd Beck (1916-2009), two lovers, glazed ceramic tile,…

Two Lovers

Lucy Boyd Beck (1916-2009), two lovers, glazed ceramic tile, signed lower right corner 'Lucy Boyd Beck' 29.5 x 35 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

Beck, Henry Hatton. Vase with National Gallery scene, height 17…

National Gallery Relief Vase by H.H. Beck

Beck, Henry Hatton. Vase with National Gallery scene, height 17 cm, width 14 cm, a earthenware vase in duck egg blue with National Gallery scene in relief. Inscribed 'H. H. Beck 1930 Gallery Melbourne'

Henry Hatton Beck (Australian, 1901-1994), posy vase, in the…

Kookaburra Tree Stump Vase by HH Beck

Henry Hatton Beck (Australian, 1901-1994), posy vase, in the form of a tree stump, surmounted by a kookaburra, signed to base 'HH Beck, height 7.5 cm, length 13 cm

Lucy Boyd Beck (b. 1916) A painted earthenware plate painted…

Horse and Moon Plate by Lucy Boyd Beck

Lucy Boyd Beck (b. 1916) A painted earthenware plate painted with a horse and moon, signed Lucy 26 cm diameter

Lucy Beck, dinner set, each piece featuring a central depiction…

Goat-themed Dinner Set by Lucy Beck

Lucy Beck, dinner set, each piece featuring a central depiction of a goat with glaze detail in shades of grey, brown and gold, comprising eight dinner plates, eight bread and butter plates, eight bowls and eight dessert bowls, each with inscribed…