Richard Parker is a renowned New Zealand potter who was born in Nelson in 1946. Parker graduated from Christchurch Teachers Training College in 1966 and taught in various schools across New Zealand until 1973. During his time in Nelson, he was introduced to the work of early studio potters, which later inspired him to become a full-time potter. Parker initially produced domestic ware before focusing solely on art pottery from 1979. He was influenced by Bernard Leach, Shoji Hamada and Soetsu Yanagi in his early work but later developed his unique style.

Parker has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including a Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council grant in 1987 and being elected as a member of the International Academy of Ceramics in 2006. He was also commissioned to create an anchorstone, titled G8, for a large-scale installation in New Zealand's Parliament Buildings in 1995.

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Two Richard Parker footed 'Signal' dishes triangular with red…

Pair of Richard Parker 'Signal' Dishes with Red Details

Two Richard Parker footed 'Signal' dishes triangular with red and green flourishes detail, L.18 cm

Sixteen Richard Parker signal dishes & tiles, various designs,…

Collection of Sixteen Richard Parker Signal Dishes and Tiles

Sixteen Richard Parker signal dishes & tiles, various designs, of sizes, largest 11.5 cm diameter

A large Richard Parker pottery vase, square baluster shape with…

A large Richard Parker pottery vase, square baluster shape with quatrefoil mouth, the pale unglazed body with drips of caramel and green glaze, height 45 cm.

Richard Parker Wing Vase & Dish, both with poured yellow and…

Yellow and Turquoise Glazed Wing Vase & Dish by Richard Parker

Richard Parker Wing Vase & Dish, both with poured yellow and turquoise glazes over matt white, original labels affixed to bases, 15.5 cm high & 12 cm diameter.

Three Richard Parker Signal Dishes, 11 cm diameter ea

Three 11cm Richard Parker Signal Dishes

Three Richard Parker Signal Dishes, 11 cm diameter ea

A Richard Parker earthenware bowl, in a matt black glaze with…

Richard Parker Black Glazed Earthenware Bowl with Organic Formations

A Richard Parker earthenware bowl, in a matt black glaze with organic formations throughout. With a Richard Parker sticker to base, height 7 cm, depth 29 cm

Richard Parker large square baluster form vase, cream slip…

Richard Parker Striped Baluster Vase

Richard Parker large square baluster form vase, cream slip stripes over a black manganese glazed body. Paper sticker affixed to base. Two minor chips to the cream slip, 41 cm height

Richard Parker small shino plate, wood fired plate with inlaid…

Small Shino Plate with Inlaid Shell by Richard Parker

Richard Parker small shino plate, wood fired plate with inlaid shell. Paper label to base, 11 cm diameter

Richard Parker small shino plate, wood fired plate with inlaid…

Richard Parker Shino Shell Plate

Richard Parker small shino plate, wood fired plate with inlaid shell. Paper label to base, 11 cm diameter

Richard Parker earthenware bowl, unglazed with painted design.…

Richard Parker Earthenware Bowl with Painted Design

Richard Parker earthenware bowl, unglazed with painted design. Sticker label to base. Some crazing to the well, chips to rim. 35 cm diameter

A Richard Parker pottery earthenware vase, slab baluster form…

Richard Parker Earthenware Vase with Drip Glaze

A Richard Parker pottery earthenware vase, slab baluster form with quatrefoil mouth, the pale unglazed body with fine drips of brown and green glaze. Height 20 cm

Richard Parker, rare and early specimen vase, wood fired…

Richard Parker Stoneware Vase

Richard Parker, rare and early specimen vase, wood fired stoneware with textured surface, original potter's label to the base, height 11 cm. Provenance: purchased from 'The Richard Parker ceramic Archive' auction, Webb's, 20 July 2017, part of lot 43

Richard Parker, Rectangular dish, unglazed earthenware with…

Unglazed Earthenware Rectangular Dish with Painted Decoration

Richard Parker, Rectangular dish, unglazed earthenware with painted decoration, original potter's label to base, L. 19 cm

Richard Parker, two golden bowls, glazed terracotta, diameter…

Golden Glazed Terracotta Bowls by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, two golden bowls, glazed terracotta, diameter 22 cm & diameter 21.5 cm

Richard Parker, two small winged terracotta vases, the first…

Pair of Terracotta Vases by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, two small winged terracotta vases, the first with a bright blue glaze, the second with cream slip stripes, original label to the bases, 10 x 9.5 x 6 cm & 9 x 10 x 5.2 cm

Richard Parker small medium square dish, unglazed terracotta…

Richard Parker Terracotta Dish with Inlaid Rondels

Richard Parker small medium square dish, unglazed terracotta with white inlaid rondels, darker firing effects, raised on three sculpted feet. Some faults.

Richard Parker, small tunnel kiln vase, artists paper label to…

Richard Parker Tunnel Kiln Vase

Richard Parker, small tunnel kiln vase, artists paper label to base, 14 cm height

Richard Parker, squared vase, glazed earthenware, artists paper…

Glazed Earthenware Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, squared vase, glazed earthenware, artists paper label to base, 36.5 cm height

A Richard Parker pottery vase, square baluster shape with…

Spinach Glaze Quatrefoil Vase by Richard Parker

A Richard Parker pottery vase, square baluster shape with quatrefoil mouth, spinach glaze with yellow and celadon splashes, height 33 cm.

Richard Parker, shaped vase, wood fired stoneware, original…

Wood-fired Stoneware Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, shaped vase, wood fired stoneware, original potter's label affixed to the base, height 18.5 cm

Richard Parker black & white vase, glazed earthenware, 45 cm…

Richard Parker Glazed Vase, 45 cm Height

Richard Parker black & white vase, glazed earthenware, 45 cm height (two rim glaze chips)

Richard Parker black & white vase, matt glaze earthenware, 47…

Richard Parker Matt Black Vase - 47cm Height

Richard Parker black & white vase, matt glaze earthenware, 47 cm height

Richard Parker turquoise vase, glazed earthenware, 49 cm height

Turquoise Earthenware Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker turquoise vase, glazed earthenware, 49 cm height

Richard Parker large green oval footed dish, slab built, green…

Green Ceramic Footed Dish by Richard Parker

Richard Parker large green oval footed dish, slab built, green glazed ceramic, paper label, 44 cm length

Two Richard Parker square dishes, length 24 cm, width 12 cm,…

Pair of 24cm Richard Parker Square Dishes

Two Richard Parker square dishes, length 24 cm, width 12 cm, height 4 cm

Three Richard Parker canoe vessels, Largest, length 64.5 cm,…

Three Richard Parker Canoe Models

Three Richard Parker canoe vessels, Largest, length 64.5 cm, width 16 cm

A set of five Richard Parker signal plates, terracotta,…

Set of 5 Richard Parker Terracotta Signal Plates

A set of five Richard Parker signal plates, terracotta, mid-2000s. Largest depth 12.5 cm

A large Richard Parker splash vase, C. 2000s. Quatrefoil shaped…

Richard Parker Splash Vase - Quatrefoil Shape

A large Richard Parker splash vase, C. 2000s. Quatrefoil shaped top with green and brown splashes, height 49 cm, width 30 cm, diameter 27 cm

Six Richard Parker, miniature dishes, paper labels, 6 cm width

Miniature Richard Parker Dishes with Paper Labels

Six Richard Parker, miniature dishes, paper labels, 6 cm width

Richard Parker small lidded casserole together with four…

Richard Parker's Casserole and Coasters

Richard Parker small lidded casserole together with four coasters. Provenance: The potter was the vendor's tutor

Richard Parker boat, 1987. With accompanying book

Surviving with Richard Parker: A True Story

Richard Parker boat, 1987. With accompanying book

Richard Parker, five dishes, 1987. With accompanying book

Parker's Five: A Culinary Journey

Richard Parker, five dishes, 1987. With accompanying book

Richard Parker, two round and four square tiles, 1987. Diameter…

Round and Square Tiles, 1987

Richard Parker, two round and four square tiles, 1987. Diameter 130 and 90 square.

Richard Parker, small vase with green and gold stripe, 1990s,…

Green and Gold Striped Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, small vase with green and gold stripe, 1990s, 17.5 x 12 cm

Richard Parker, crescent dish with yellow and turquoise stripes,…

Turquoise Striped Crescent Dish by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, crescent dish with yellow and turquoise stripes, 1990s, 19 x 13 cm

Richard Parker, vase with red and green spots, 1991, 15.5 x 16…

Spotted Vase

Richard Parker, vase with red and green spots, 1991, 15.5 x 16 cm

Richard Parker, vase with green and red spots, 1991, 16 x 12 cm

Spotted Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, vase with green and red spots, 1991, 16 x 12 cm

Richard Parker, cream vase with turquoise and yellow Crosses,…

Turquoise Crosses Cream Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, cream vase with turquoise and yellow Crosses, 1990s, 16 x 16 cm

Richard Parker, smaller turquoise vase, 1997, 9.5 x 9.5 cm

Turquoise Vase by Richard Parker, 1997

Richard Parker, smaller turquoise vase, 1997, 9.5 x 9.5 cm

Richard Parker, green and gold stripe vase, 1980s, 22 x 21 cm

Green and Gold Stripe Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, green and gold stripe vase, 1980s, 22 x 21 cm

Richard Parker, pair of black signals with cream Crosses, 2006,…

Crossed Signals

Richard Parker, pair of black signals with cream Crosses, 2006, 12.5 and 11 cm

Richard Parker, three green signal dishes with fish, 2006,…

Green Signal Fish Dishes by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, three green signal dishes with fish, 2006, diameters 10.5-12 cm

Richard Parker, crescent tunnel kiln fired dish, early-1980s,…

Crescent Kiln Dish by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, crescent tunnel kiln fired dish, early-1980s, 22 x 11.5 cm

Richard Parker, winged vase with green and gold stripe, 1980s,…

Green and Gold Winged Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, winged vase with green and gold stripe, 1980s, 15 x 12 cm

Richard Parker, kaeo bowl, 1995, 21 x 6.5 cm

Kaeo Bowl by Richard Parker (1995)

Richard Parker, kaeo bowl, 1995, 21 x 6.5 cm

Richard Parker, large diamond dish in cream with black lines,…

Cream and Black Diamond Dish

Richard Parker, large diamond dish in cream with black lines, 2006, 33 x 25 cm

Richard Parker, large diamond dish with pressed pattern in…

Cream and Gold Diamond Dish

Richard Parker, large diamond dish with pressed pattern in cream with gold and green, 2006, 35 x 26 cm

Richard Parker, pair of small black winged vases, 2001

Black Winged Vases by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, pair of small black winged vases, 2001

Richard Parker, winged black vase with cream Crosses, 2004, 29…

Black Crosses Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, winged black vase with cream Crosses, 2004, 29 x 30 x 17.5 cm

Richard Parker, small winged turquoise vase, 1990s, 12.5 x 14.5…

Turquoise Winged Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, small winged turquoise vase, 1990s, 12.5 x 14.5 cm

Richard Parker, small gold vase, 16.5 x 11 cm

Richard Parker's Golden Vase

Richard Parker, small gold vase, 16.5 x 11 cm

Richard Parker, tiny vase with black and white stripes, 2006, 7.…

Striped Mini Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, tiny vase with black and white stripes, 2006, 7.5 x 10.5 cm

Richard Parker, two square dishes with black lines, 2005/06, 9.…

Black-Lined Square Dishes by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, two square dishes with black lines, 2005/06, 9.5-14 cm

Richard Parker, vase with black and white stripes, 2006, 20 x…

Striped Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, vase with black and white stripes, 2006, 20 x 15 cm

Richard Parker, black with cream splashes, 2006, 38 x 34 cm

Spotted Feline: Richard Parker

Richard Parker, black with cream splashes, 2006, 38 x 34 cm

Richard Parker, large knitting pattern vase, 45 x 16.5 x 17 cm

Knitted Vase: Richard Parker Design

Richard Parker, large knitting pattern vase, 45 x 16.5 x 17 cm

Richard Parker, black vase with cream stripes, 2006, 13.5 x 14…

Striped Black Vase

Richard Parker, black vase with cream stripes, 2006, 13.5 x 14 cm

Richard Parker, small winged white vase with blue spots, 1980s,…

Blue-Spotted White Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, small winged white vase with blue spots, 1980s, 13.5 x 11 cm

Richard Parker, vase with green and gold stripes, 1980s, 27 x…

Green and Gold Striped Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, vase with green and gold stripes, 1980s, 27 x 18 cm

Richard Parker, white vase with green and red Crosses, 1980s,…

Crossed Vase

Richard Parker, white vase with green and red Crosses, 1980s, 21 x 15 cm

Richard Parker, small winged vase with black stripes, 2000, 8.5…

Striped Winged Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, small winged vase with black stripes, 2000, 8.5 x 9 cm

Richard Parker, small blue winged vase, 2000, 12 x 13 cm

Blue Winged Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, small blue winged vase, 2000, 12 x 13 cm

Richard Parker, small winged vase with turquoise and yellow…

Turquoise and Yellow Spotted Winged Vase

Richard Parker, small winged vase with turquoise and yellow spots, 1992, 16 x 13 cm

Richard Parker, cream winged vase with turquoise and yellow…

Turquoise and Yellow Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, cream winged vase with turquoise and yellow splashes, 1990s, 21 x 20 cm

Richard Parker, small turquoise vase, 1990s, 15 x 14 cm

Turquoise Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, small turquoise vase, 1990s, 15 x 14 cm

Richard Parker, cream crescent dish with turquoise and yellow…

Turquoise Striped Crescent Dish by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, cream crescent dish with turquoise and yellow stripes, 1990s, 21.5 x 14 cm

Richard Parker, vase with turquoise and gold stripes, 1992, 16…

Turquoise and Gold Striped Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, vase with turquoise and gold stripes, 1992, 16 x 14 cm

Richard Parker, six signal plate dishes, 2003-06, diameters 11.…

Six Signal Plate Dishes by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, six signal plate dishes, 2003-06, diameters 11.5 cm

Richard Parker, nine diamond pressed dishes, 2000s, lengths 18…

Richard Parker's 9 Diamond Pressed Dishes (2000s)

Richard Parker, nine diamond pressed dishes, 2000s, lengths 18 cm

Richard Parker, set of four tiles, 2000, lengths 11.5-15 cm

Richard Parker Tile Set

Richard Parker, set of four tiles, 2000, lengths 11.5-15 cm

Richard Parker, five unglazed pieces of earthenware, 1980s,…

Unglazed Earthenware Set by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, five unglazed pieces of earthenware, 1980s, varying sizes

Richard Parker, oval dish with red and green stripes and blue…

Striped Flower Dish by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, oval dish with red and green stripes and blue flower, 2003, diameters 10-12 cm

Richard Parker, large spotted pot, 1990, 51.5 x 39.5 x 24.5 cm

Spotted Pot by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, large spotted pot, 1990, 51.5 x 39.5 x 24.5 cm

Richard Parker, striped winged vase, 2006, 22 x 20 cm

Striped Winged Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, striped winged vase, 2006, 22 x 20 cm

Richard Parker, large white vase with green and gold spots,…

Green and Gold Spotted White Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, large white vase with green and gold spots, 1990, 38 x 27.5 cm

Richard Parker, black vase with cream stripe, 2006, 16.5 x 14 cm

Black and Cream Vase

Richard Parker, black vase with cream stripe, 2006, 16.5 x 14 cm

Richard Parker, four bowls, 1980-90s, two stoneware, one…

Richard Parker's Four Unique Bowls

Richard Parker, four bowls, 1980-90s, two stoneware, one wood-fired and one yellow glazed, diameters 19-23 cm

Richard Parker, crescent dish with turquoise and yellow stripes,…

Turquoise Striped Crescent Dish by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, crescent dish with turquoise and yellow stripes, 1990s, 20 x 15 cm

Richard Parker, striped winged vase, 2006, 20.5 x 17.5 cm

Striped Winged Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, striped winged vase, 2006, 20.5 x 17.5 cm

Richard Parker, pair of golden vases, 2000, heights 26 cm

Golden Vases by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, pair of golden vases, 2000, heights 26 cm

Richard Parker, pair of green and gold vases, late-1980s,…

Green and Gold Vases by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, pair of green and gold vases, late-1980s, heights 15.5-16 cm

Richard Parker, small winged vase, 1990s, 10.5 x 10 cm

Small Winged Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, small winged vase, 1990s, 10.5 x 10 cm

Richard Parker, winged vase, gold with green stripe, 2003, 13 x…

Gold and Green Winged Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, winged vase, gold with green stripe, 2003, 13 x 13 cm

Richard Parker, three small motif plates, 2000, diameters 5.5-6.…

Small Motif Plates by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, three small motif plates, 2000, diameters 5.5-6.5 cm

Richard Parker, large winged vase in black and white, 60 x 55.5…

Richard Parker's Winged Vase

Richard Parker, large winged vase in black and white, 60 x 55.5 x 45 cm

Richard Parker, green and gold vase, 1980s, 18 x 15 cm

Green and Gold Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, green and gold vase, 1980s, 18 x 15 cm

Richard Parker, pair of signal dishes with diamond, 2000, 11.…

Diamond Signal Dishes by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, pair of signal dishes with diamond, 2000, 11.5-17 cm

Richard Parker, two large golden bowls, 1990s, 26.5 cm and 28 cm

Golden Bowls by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, two large golden bowls, 1990s, 26.5 cm and 28 cm

Richard Parker, small crescent dish with green and yellow…

Striped Crescent Dish by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, small crescent dish with green and yellow stripes, 2006, 12 x 9 cm

Richard Parker, three large golden bowls, 1990s, diameters…

Golden Trio: Richard Parker's Large Bowl Set

Richard Parker, three large golden bowls, 1990s, diameters 29-30.5 cm

Richard Parker, vase in cream with gold and green stripes, 2004,…

Cream and Gold Striped Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, vase in cream with gold and green stripes, 2004, 19 x 13 cm

Richard Parker, green and gold vase, 1980s, 16 x 14 cm

Green and Gold Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, green and gold vase, 1980s, 16 x 14 cm

Richard Parker, vase with gold and green stripe, 1980s, 21.5 x…

Gold and Green Striped Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, vase with gold and green stripe, 1980s, 21.5 x 24 cm

Richard Parker, vase with green and gold spots, late-1980s, 15…

Green and Gold Spotted Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, vase with green and gold spots, late-1980s, 15 x 16.5 cm

Richard Parker, vase with green and gold splashes, 1980s, 20.5…

Green and Gold Vase by Richard Parker

Richard Parker, vase with green and gold splashes, 1980s, 20.5 x 22.5 cm

Richard Parker, oribe Ware and diamond dishes, 1980-90, 11.5-16…

Parker, Oribe, and Diamond Dish Collection (1980-90)

Richard Parker, oribe Ware and diamond dishes, 1980-90, 11.5-16 cm