Mirek Smisek was a New Zealand ceramic artist born in Czechoslovakia on 22 March 1925. He grew up in Prague, where he trained as a ceramicist and worked as an apprentice in a porcelain factory. In 1949, Smisek immigrated to New Zealand, where he settled in Auckland and began working as a commercial artist.

In the 1950s, Smisek commenced making ceramics, creating functional pieces such as plates, bowls, and cups. He was influenced by the modernist movement and the work of artists such as Bernard Leach and Hans Coper. Smisek's style was characterized by clean lines, simple shapes, and a focus on form and texture.

In the 1960s, Smisek began to experiment with sculptural forms, creating large, abstract pieces that were inspired by nature and the landscape of New Zealand. He often incorporated found objects into his work, such as stones, shells, and driftwood.

Smisek's work gained recognition more...

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Three Mirek Smisek dinner plates, stylised sunflower decoration,…

Three Mirek Smisek dinner plates, stylised sunflower decoration, impressed marks, 26 cm diameter

Three Mirek Smisek side plates, stylised sunflower decoration,…

Three Mirek Smisek side plates, stylised sunflower decoration, impressed marks, 20.5 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek two bowls & mug, all with impressed marks, bowls…

Mirek Smisek two bowls & mug, all with impressed marks, bowls 13 cm dia, mug 9 cm high

Mirek Smisek two bowls, impressed marks, 13.5 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek two bowls, impressed marks, 13.5 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek, Set of six small footed bowls, stoneware with…

Mirek Smisek Set of Six Footed Bowls with Shino Glaze

Mirek Smisek, Set of six small footed bowls, stoneware with shino glaze, square sides and everted rim, impressed potter's mark, approx. width 14.5 cm, Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier

Mirek Smisek, Large and impressive pedestal bowl, stoneware…

Impressive Stoneware Pedestal Bowl with Salt Glaze and Petal Decoration

Mirek Smisek, Large and impressive pedestal bowl, stoneware with salt glaze in blue, green and brown tones, applied petal decoration to the rim, metal hanging fittings to the foot, original label affixed to the underside rim, 15 x 60 x 60 cm, By repute,…

Mirek Smisek footed bowl, stylised fern decoration to interior,…

Mirek Smisek footed bowl with stylised fern decoration, impressed mark

Mirek Smisek footed bowl, stylised fern decoration to interior, impressed mark, 9 cm high, 20 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek Lidded Sugar Bowl & Goblet, both with impressed…

Mirek Smisek Lidded Sugar Bowl & Goblet Set

Mirek Smisek Lidded Sugar Bowl & Goblet, both with impressed marks, 12 cm diameter & 11 cm high.

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl, shaped pierced rim, graduated blue to…

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl: Blue to Brown Salt Glaze

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl, shaped pierced rim, graduated blue to brown salt glaze, impressed mark to base, 14 cm diameter.

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl, incised waving decoration, bands of…

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl with Incised Waving Decoration

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl, incised waving decoration, bands of brown, olive and blue glazes, impressed mark, 21 cm diameter.

Mirek Smisek small bowl with cat face, ash glazed well with wax…

Ash-Glazed Cat Face Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek small bowl with cat face, ash glazed well with wax resist cat face, exterior unglazed. Impressed mark, 15 cm diameter

A Mirek Smisek set of two bowls and two side plates, speckled…

Speckled Ash Glaze Set with Tenmoku Pattern

A Mirek Smisek set of two bowls and two side plates, speckled ash glaze exterior with wax resist tenmoku pattern. Impressed marks, bowls 14 cm height; side plates 18 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek vase tall blue pedestal bowl, the body displays a…

Textured Blue Pedestal Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek vase tall blue pedestal bowl, the body displays a textured surface and undulating square form rim mounted on a tall solid pedestal base. Impressed mark and sticker label to base, 25 cm height

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl, ash glazed with red/copper and…

Ash Glazed Pedestal Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl, ash glazed with red/copper and incised features to the upper section. Impressed mark, 21 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl, ash glazed with red/copper glaze…

Ash-Glazed Pedestal Bowl with Red/Copper Glaze and Rib Pattern

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl, ash glazed with red/copper glaze feature and incised rib pattern to rim. Impressed mark, 24 cm diameter.

Mirek Smisek (1925-2013) rare early salt glazed bowl, c1950/60,…

Early Salt Glazed Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek (1925-2013) rare early salt glazed bowl, c1950/60, vertical banded dark brown glaze to the exterior. Incised full name to base. Dia,14 cm. Note: Smisek is recorded as New Zealand's first full-time studio potter.

Mirek Smisek blue salt glazed pedestal bowl, impressed mark. 16…

Blue Salt Glazed Pedestal Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek blue salt glazed pedestal bowl, impressed mark. 16 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek, Large shallow bowl, stoneware, grey speckled ash…

Grey Speckled Stoneware Bowl with Diamond Pattern

Mirek Smisek, Large shallow bowl, stoneware, grey speckled ash glaze to the centre, tenmoku glazed impressed diamond pattern to the rim, ca. 1970s, impressed potter's mark to the underside, Diameter 42.5 cm

Mirek Smisek footed bowl, circular bowl with shaped squared rim,…

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl, Impressed Mark, 14.5 cm Diameter

Mirek Smisek footed bowl, circular bowl with shaped squared rim, impressed mark, 14.5 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl with salt & pepper blue glaze with…

Blue Ribbed Pedestal Bowl with Salt & Pepper Glaze

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl with salt & pepper blue glaze with ribbed pattern exterior and wax resist pattern, bowl 9 cm height, salt and pepper 9 cm height

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl and bottle vase blue salt glaze with…

Blue Salt Glaze Stoneware Bowl and Vase by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl and bottle vase blue salt glaze with ribbed exterior and glazed stoneware with painted decoration, impressed marks, bowl 9.5 cm height, 13.5 cm diameter, vase 15 cm height

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl blue glaze and wax relief pattern,…

Blue Glaze Pedestal Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl blue glaze and wax relief pattern, impressed mark, 14 cm height, 18 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek, bowl impressed mark, 31 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek's 31cm Bowl with Impressive Mark

Mirek Smisek, bowl impressed mark, 31 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek, large green stoneware footed bowl, 19 cm diameter

Green Stoneware Footed Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, large green stoneware footed bowl, 19 cm diameter

A Mirek Smisek bowl and jug, square form bowl with floral…

Mirek Smisek Bowl and Jug Set

A Mirek Smisek bowl and jug, square form bowl with floral medallions impressed to exterior. The jug of ovoid form with strap handle. Both with pressed maker's mark to base. Bowl, height 9 cm, width 21 cm, depth 210, jug, height 18 cm, diameter 17 cm

Mirek Smisek, celadon glaze bowl green underside & puce…

Mirek Smisek Celadon Glaze Bowl with Impressed Mark

Mirek Smisek, celadon glaze bowl green underside & puce interior, impressed mark, 23 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek, three various celadon glaze footed bowls all with…

Mirek Smisek Celadon Footed Bowl Set

Mirek Smisek, three various celadon glaze footed bowls all with scalloped rims & impressed marks, 13.5 cm, 15 cm, 10.5 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek, pair small footed bowls impressed marks, 12 cm…

Pair of Small Footed Bowls with Impressed Marks

Mirek Smisek, pair small footed bowls impressed marks, 12 cm dia. Each

Mirek Smisek, pedestal bowl salt glaze with ribbed exterior,…

Mirek Smisek Ribbed Salt Glaze Pedestal Bowl

Mirek Smisek, pedestal bowl salt glaze with ribbed exterior, impressed mark, 9.5 cm height, 13.5 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek, pedestal bowl blue glaze with wax relief patterns,…

Blue Glazed Wax Relief Pedestal Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, pedestal bowl blue glaze with wax relief patterns, impressed mark, 14 cm height, 18 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek, salt glaze milk jug & matching sugar bowl (2)…

Mirek Smisek Salt Glaze Milk Jug and Sugar Bowl

Mirek Smisek, salt glaze milk jug & matching sugar bowl (2) both with impressed marks, 14 cm height, 11 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek, plate impressed mark, 25.5 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek Impressed Plate Mark, 25.5 cm Diameter

Mirek Smisek, plate impressed mark, 25.5 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek lidded casserole & plate, casserole impressed mark,…

Mirek Smisek Casserole and Plate Set

Mirek Smisek lidded casserole & plate, casserole impressed mark, 26.5 cm dia. (hair line crack to base), plate impressed mark, 26 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek set of six soup bowls, impressed marks, 18.5 cm…

Set of 6 Mirek Smisek Soup Bowls, 18.5 cm

Mirek Smisek set of six soup bowls, impressed marks, 18.5 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek deep fold over rim footed bowl, impressed mark, 15.…

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl, Impressed Mark, 15.5cm Dia

Mirek Smisek deep fold over rim footed bowl, impressed mark, 15.5 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek deep footed bowl, impressed mark, 17 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek Deep Footed Bowl - Impressed Mark, 17cm

Mirek Smisek deep footed bowl, impressed mark, 17 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek deep footed bowl, impressed mark, 16.5 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl - Impressed Mark - 16.5 cm

Mirek Smisek deep footed bowl, impressed mark, 16.5 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek deep footed bowl, entitled 'Seascape' on original…

Seascape Footed Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek deep footed bowl, entitled 'Seascape' on original paper label, impressed mark, 18.5 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek, large green glazed footed bowl, stoneware with…

Green Glazed Stoneware Footed Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, large green glazed footed bowl, stoneware with poured green crackled glaze, impressed potter's mark to the foot, diameter 19.5 cm

Mirek Smisek, a shaped footed bowl and a vase, celadon glazed…

Celadon Porcelain Bowl and Vase by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, a shaped footed bowl and a vase, celadon glazed porcelain and glazed stoneware with painted decoration, the bowl with impressed 'Sun' mark; the vase impressed with 'Ms' mark, the bowl, width 14.5 cm; the vase, height 15 cm

A Mirek Smisek footed bowl, height orizontal combing raised in…

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl in Pastel Hues

A Mirek Smisek footed bowl, height orizontal combing raised in the body. In shades of pink, blue and green. Impressed makers mark to base. Height 12 cm, depth 15 cm

Mirek Smisek, deep footed bowl, impressed mark, 16.5 cm dia.

Deep Footed Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, deep footed bowl, impressed mark, 16.5 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek, footed table bowl, late painted mark to base, 15…

Footed Table Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, footed table bowl, late painted mark to base, 15 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek, deep footed bowl, impressed mark, 16 cm dia.

Deep Footed Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, deep footed bowl, impressed mark, 16 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek, small bowls, four matching footed bowls, each…

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowls Set

Mirek Smisek, small bowls, four matching footed bowls, each with impressed mark, 15 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek, footed table bowl, impressed mark, 30 cm dia.

Impressed Mark Footed Table Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, footed table bowl, impressed mark, 30 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek, footed bowl, impressed mark, 20 cm dia.

Impressed Mark Footed Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, footed bowl, impressed mark, 20 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek, footed bowl, impressed mark, 25.5 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl: Impressed Mark, 25.5 cm Dia

Mirek Smisek, footed bowl, impressed mark, 25.5 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek, footed bowl, stoneware, the speckled ash glaze in…

Speckled Ash Glaze Stoneware Footed Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, footed bowl, stoneware, the speckled ash glaze in a gradation of greens and browns, the body decorated with a rhombus pattern, impressed potter's mark near the foot, diameter 14 cm

Mirek Smisek large footed table bowl, impressed mark, 52 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek Impressed Mark Large Table Bowl

Mirek Smisek large footed table bowl, impressed mark, 52 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek three bowls, two matching and one other decoration,…

Mirek Smisek Impressed Marked Bowl Set

Mirek Smisek three bowls, two matching and one other decoration, all with impressed marks, 13 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek pair of plates and small bowl, all with impressed…

Mirek Smisek Plates and Bowl with Impressed Marks

Mirek Smisek pair of plates and small bowl, all with impressed marks, 23.5 cm and 13.5 cm dia.

A Mirek Smisek shino glazed bowl, scalloped rim with incised…

Mirek Smisek Shino Glazed Scalloped Bowl

A Mirek Smisek shino glazed bowl, scalloped rim with incised design. Maker's label attached inside the foot. Diameter 17 cm

A pair of Mirek Smisek salt glazed bowls, scalloped rims,…

Mirek Smisek Salt Glazed Scalloped Bowls with Pierced Decoration

A pair of Mirek Smisek salt glazed bowls, scalloped rims, pierced and incised decoration, glaze graduating from blue to brown and yellow. Stamped marks at the base on both. Diameter 15 cm each

Two Mirek Smisek bowls, tenmoku glaze, impressed artist's…

Mirek Smisek Tenmoku Glaze Bowls (Pair)

Two Mirek Smisek bowls, tenmoku glaze, impressed artist's initials, diameter 16 cm.

Mirek Smisek jug, 18.5 cm height together with footed bowl,…

Mirek Smisek Jug and Footed Bowl Set

Mirek Smisek jug, 18.5 cm height together with footed bowl, both unmarked, 15 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek early lidded sugar bowl & matching bowl, 12 cm,…

Mirek Smisek Lidded Sugar Bowl & Matching Bowl Set

Mirek Smisek early lidded sugar bowl & matching bowl, 12 cm, impressed mark, 3.5 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek four dessert bowls, impressed marks, 15 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek Dessert Bowls - Set of 4

Mirek Smisek four dessert bowls, impressed marks, 15 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek footed bowl, impressed mark, 18 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl, 18 cm Diameter

Mirek Smisek footed bowl, impressed mark, 18 cm diameter

A Mirek Smisek Grog clay footed bowl, with comb design to the…

Mirek Smisek Grog Clay Footed Bowl with Comb Design

A Mirek Smisek Grog clay footed bowl, with comb design to the mottle glazed exterior, and the interior with a soft brown glaze and a green pool in the centre. Impressed marker's mark to base, height 10 cm, diameter 20 cm

A pair of bowls by Mirek Smisek, one square height 10 cm, width…

Mirek Smisek's Square and Round Bowls

A pair of bowls by Mirek Smisek, one square height 10 cm, width 22 cm, depth 22 cm. One round shino bowl height 12 cm, depth 15 cm

Mirek Smisek 'Gate to the World' salt glazed stoneware deep…

Mirek Smisek Deep Stoneware Bowl

Mirek Smisek 'Gate to the World' salt glazed stoneware deep bowl, with original gallery label under the base, impressed potter's cipher to the side, width 28 cm.

Mirek Smisek, squared bowl, impressed mark, 21 cm length

Smisek's Impressed Squared Bowl - 21cm Length

Mirek Smisek, squared bowl, impressed mark, 21 cm length

Mirek Smisek, deep footed bowl, impressed mark, 31 cm diameter

Deep Footed Bowl with Impressed Mark by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, deep footed bowl, impressed mark, 31 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek, pair plates, impressed marks, 26.5 cm dia

Mirek Smisek Pair Plates with Impressed Marks

Mirek Smisek, pair plates, impressed marks, 26.5 cm dia

Mirek Smisek, pair plates, impressed marks, 26.5 cm dia

Mirek Smisek Pair Plates, Impressed Marks, 26.5cm Dia

Mirek Smisek, pair plates, impressed marks, 26.5 cm dia

Mirek Smisek, pair plates, impressed marks, 26.5 cm dia

Mirek Smisek Pair Plates, Impressed Marks, 26.5 cm Dia

Mirek Smisek, pair plates, impressed marks, 26.5 cm dia

Mirek Smisek, two plates, impressed marks, 26.5 cm, 25.5 cm…

Mirek Smisek Impressed Plate Set - 26.5cm and 25.5cm

Mirek Smisek, two plates, impressed marks, 26.5 cm, 25.5 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek, shallow footed bowl, early mark, 21 cm diameter

Early Mark Shallow Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, shallow footed bowl, early mark, 21 cm diameter

A Mirek Smisek salt glazed pottery bowl, raised on small foot…

Salt Glazed Pottery Bowl by Mirek Smisek

A Mirek Smisek salt glazed pottery bowl, raised on small foot and decorated with horizontal and vertical lines, impressed mark to base. 16 cm x 13 cm.

Mirek Smisek, Gate to the World', salt glazed stoneware deep…

Salt Glazed Stoneware Deep Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, Gate to the World', salt glazed stoneware deep bowl, with original gallery label under the base, impressed potter's cipher to the side, width 28 cm

Mirek Smisek, set of six dinner plates

Mirek Smisek Dinner Plate Set

Mirek Smisek, set of six dinner plates

Mirek Smisek shaped & footed table bowl, unmarked, 30 cm…

Mirek Smisek Table Bowl, 30 cm Diameter

Mirek Smisek shaped & footed table bowl, unmarked, 30 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek deep bowl, impressed mark, 23.5 cm diameter…

Mirek Smisek Bowl & Len Castle Jars

Mirek Smisek deep bowl, impressed mark, 23.5 cm diameter together with two Len Castle small jars with cork lids

Mirek Smisek coffee pot, impressed mark, 21 cm height (chip to…

Mirek Smisek Coffee Pot and Unidentified Table Bowl

Mirek Smisek coffee pot, impressed mark, 21 cm height (chip to spout) together with unidentified table bowl, 34 cm diameter (chip to foot)

Mirek Smisek, six dinner plates and six matching side plates

Mirek's Set: 6 Dinner Plates and 6 Side Plates

Mirek Smisek, six dinner plates and six matching side plates

Mirek Smisek, six dinner plates and six matching side plates

Mirek's Set: 6 Dinner Plates and Matching Side Plates

Mirek Smisek, six dinner plates and six matching side plates

Mirek Smisek, casserole together with six tea bowls, impressed…

Mirek Smisek's Casserole and Six Tea Bowls with Impressions

Mirek Smisek, casserole together with six tea bowls, impressed marks

Mirek Smisek, deep footed bowl, impressed mark, 16.5 dia.

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl, Impressed Mark, 16.5 Dia

Mirek Smisek, deep footed bowl, impressed mark, 16.5 dia.

Mirek Smisek, deep footed bowl together with two bowls,…

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl and Two Small Bowls

Mirek Smisek, deep footed bowl together with two bowls, impressed mark, 16 cm, 18 cm, 15 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek shino glazed flared bowl, incised sculpted rim,…

Shino Glazed Flared Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek shino glazed flared bowl, incised sculpted rim, pedestal foot. Diameter 25.5 cm

Mirek Smisek, plate & cheese dome, impressed marks, 26 cm & 18…

Mirek Smisek Plate and Cheese Dome Set

Mirek Smisek, plate & cheese dome, impressed marks, 26 cm & 18 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek, salt glaze footed bowl, impressed mark, 15 cm…

Salt Glaze Footed Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, salt glaze footed bowl, impressed mark, 15 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek, footed bowl, impressed mark, 13 cm high

Impressed Footed Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, footed bowl, impressed mark, 13 cm high

Mirek Smí?ek, porcelain tea bowl, 'Kapiti', celadon glaze.…

Celadon Tea Bowl by Mirek Smí?ek

Mirek Smí?ek, porcelain tea bowl, 'Kapiti', celadon glaze. Diameter 11 cm

Mirek Smí?ek, salt glazed tea bowl. Diameter 14 cm

Salt Glazed Tea Bowl by Mirek Smí?ek

Mirek Smí?ek, salt glazed tea bowl. Diameter 14 cm

Mirek Smí?ek, salt glazed tea bowl, diameter 135

Salt Glazed Tea Bowl by Mirek Smí?ek

Mirek Smí?ek, salt glazed tea bowl, diameter 135

Mirek Smí?ek, plate in blue and reds, early 2000s. Diameter 26…

Blue and Red Plate by Mirek Smí?ek

Mirek Smí?ek, plate in blue and reds, early 2000s. Diameter 26 cm

Mirek Smisek, shallow footed bowl with impressed rim in petal…

Petal Impressed Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, shallow footed bowl with impressed rim in petal motif, 30 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek, footed table bowl with petal form rim, impressed…

Petal Rim Footed Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, footed table bowl with petal form rim, impressed mark, 33 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek, plates, incised marks, of sizes (2)

Smisek's Incised Plate Collection in Two Sizes

Mirek Smisek, plates, incised marks, of sizes (2)

Mirek Smisek, stoneware pedestal bowl, impressed potter's mark…

Stoneware Pedestal Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, stoneware pedestal bowl, impressed potter's mark to the base

Mirek Smisek, table bowl with folded rims, 38 cm length

Folded Rim Table Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, table bowl with folded rims, 38 cm length

Mirek Smisek, bowl, impressed mark, 24.5 cm dia

Mirek Smisek Impressed Mark Bowl - 24.5 cm Dia

Mirek Smisek, bowl, impressed mark, 24.5 cm dia

Mirek Smisek, two tea bowls, impressed marks, 10.5 cm, 7.5 cm…

Mirek Smisek Tea Bowls with Impressed Marks (Pair)

Mirek Smisek, two tea bowls, impressed marks, 10.5 cm, 7.5 cm heights

Mirek Smisek, table bowl, impressed mark, 21 cm dia

Impressed Mark Table Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, table bowl, impressed mark, 21 cm dia