Margaret Milne (1922-2013) was born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1922. She began pottery making at the age of 40, after taking a class from potter Patricia Perrin. She was immediately drawn to the medium, and she quickly developed a distinctive style. Milne's early work was influenced by traditional Maori pottery, but she also experimented with new techniques and materials. She worked primarily with earthenware, stoneware, and the Japanese Raku technique, and her work is characterized by its bold forms, vibrant colours, and unique textures.

In the 1960s, Milne formed Waterford Potters with Guy and Jocelyn Mountain. The studio was located in Remuera, Auckland, and it quickly became a center for pottery making in New Zealand. She was also an early member of 12 Potters, an Auckland-based pottery co-operative. In the 1970s, Milne spent some time working and travelling in Japan. She was particularly influenced by more...

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Margaret Milne, Floor vase, stoneware with textured matt…

Margaret Milne Stoneware Floor Vase, Textured Umber Finish, 57cm

Margaret Milne, Floor vase, stoneware with textured matt surface and umber finish, applied potter's mark to the base, height 57 cm, Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier

Margaret Milne, Stoneware bowl, decorated with a band of…

Stoneware Bowl with Iron Glaze by Margaret Milne, 29cm

Margaret Milne, Stoneware bowl, decorated with a band of saturated iron glaze around the rim on a grey ash glaze, applied potter's mark to the base, diameter 29 cm, Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier

Margaret Milne, six 'Candle' vases, each with deep blue glazed…

Six Candle Vases with Blue Spire Necks by Margaret Milne

Margaret Milne, six 'Candle' vases, each with deep blue glazed spire necks, 35 cm: height (tallest)

Len Castle potter book together with nine assorted Pottery…

Pottery Book and Assorted Pieces

Len Castle potter book together with nine assorted Pottery pieces, including three Margaret Milne graduated bottle vases

Margaret Milne, collection of tea cups and saucers (21

Margaret's Tea Cup Collection

Margaret Milne, collection of tea cups and saucers (21

A Margaret Milne tall stoneware vase, textured matt surface…

Umber Stoneware Vase with Organic Shape

A Margaret Milne tall stoneware vase, textured matt surface with umber finish, the organic top narrowing to an oval. Height 56 cm

Margaret Milne (attributed), large stoneware bowl, with amber…

Amber and Celadon Stoneware Bowl

Margaret Milne (attributed), large stoneware bowl, with amber washed exterior and celadon glaze to the interior. Depth 35 cm

Margaret Milne, lidded stoneware crock, with textured surface,…

Textured Stoneware Crock by Margaret Milne

Margaret Milne, lidded stoneware crock, with textured surface, small chip to the rim, height 43 cm. Provenance: Beverley Luxton collection.

Margaret Milne (attributed), yunomi stoneware tea bowl, with…

Hare's Fur Stoneware Tea Bowl

Margaret Milne (attributed), yunomi stoneware tea bowl, with Chinese hare's fur inspired glaze. Provenance: New Vision Gallery Collection

Margaret Milne, charger, ash green glaze

Ash Green Charger by Margaret Milne

Margaret Milne, charger, ash green glaze