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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Group Lot, assorted items, includes vase by Adrian Cotter, six…

Assorted Lot with Adrian Cotter Vase and Mirek Smisek Cups

Group Lot, assorted items, includes vase by Adrian Cotter, six small cups by Mirek Smisek, Barry Brickell candle holder, Paul Melser footed bowl (9)

Mirek Smisek, plates, a pair of stoneware plates with wax…

Wax Resist Stoneware Plates - Pair

Mirek Smisek, plates, a pair of stoneware plates with wax resist glaze decoration. (2). Diameter 26 cm

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, two unmatched plates, impressed marks, 26.5 cm,…

Mirek Smisek Impressed Plates, 26.5cm and 25cm Diameter

Mirek Smisek, two unmatched plates, impressed marks, 26.5 cm, 25 cm dia

Mirek Smisek, footed bowl, impressed mark, 17.5 cm dia

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl with Impressed Mark

Mirek Smisek, footed bowl, impressed mark, 17.5 cm dia

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

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, 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

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 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. Salt glazed bowl, shallow with a band of…

Mirek Smisek Salt Glazed Diamond Bowl

Mirek Smisek. Salt glazed bowl, shallow with a band of impressed diamond decoration to rim. Impressed mark. Minor hairline, stabilised. Height 8.5 cm. Diameter 26 cm

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 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, plate, 26 cm diameter together with an…

Mirek Smisek Plate and Unidentified Dish Set

Mirek Smisek, plate, 26 cm diameter together with an unidentified dish, 31 cm diameter (2)

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, plate, unmarked 25.5 cm dia

Unmarked 25.5 cm Dia Plate by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, plate, unmarked 25.5 cm dia

Mirek Smisek, footed bowl, impressed mark, 15 cm dia

Impressed Mark Footed Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, footed bowl, impressed mark, 15 cm dia

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, footed bowl, impressed mark, 13 cm high

Impressed Footed Bowl by Mirek Smisek

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

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, large stoneware bowl, with blue and brown salt…

Large Stoneware Bowl with Salt Glaze and Restoration

Mirek Smisek, large stoneware bowl, with blue and brown salt glaze with infill restoration completed by Mirek Smisek, potter's cypher to the base, diameter 50 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

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, table bowl, impressed mark, 21 cm dia

Impressed Mark Table Bowl by Mirek Smisek

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

Mirek Smisek two bowls, impressed marks, 13.5 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek two bowls, impressed marks, 13.5 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 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, 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.