Denis O'Connor is a New Zealand-based ceramicist, sculptor,

and writer who has exhibited both in New Zealand and internationally. He was

born in Auckland in 1947 and studied at Auckland University College (1966-69),

where he majored in English and History. After graduating, he worked as a

teacher for several years before turning to art full-time.

O'Connor's early work was made using white porcelain and the

iron-rich clay which he found near his studio on Waiheke Island. In 1985 he was

awarded the Frances Hodgkins Fellowship at Otago University, and during his

tenure he switched to using limestone. More recently he has incorporated found

objects and has started to use black slate, which has introduced a more

minimalist aesthetic.

His work is characterized by its intricate detail and its

use of symbolic imagery. His sculptures often explore themes of history,

identity, and the more...

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Denis O'Connor, cylindrical vase, glazed stoneware with bands…

Denis O'Connor, cylindrical vase, glazed stoneware with bands in brown, grey and mauve with incised and relief decorations, potter's mark to the foot, height 27 cm

[Bindings], 'Lays of the Scottish Cavaliers and Other Poems' by…

[Bindings], 'Lays of the Scottish Cavaliers and Other Poems' by William Edmondstoune Aytoun, [Edinburgh, William Blackwood and Sons, 1870]; 'A History of the Vegetable Kingdom' by William Rhind, [London, Blackie and Son, 1872]; 'The English…

John Weeks 'Composition with Dragons', tempera on board. Ex…

Composition with Dragons

John Weeks 'Composition with Dragons', tempera on board. Ex Peter O'Connor collection, sold by Webb's, lot 11, 14th August 2005. 32.5 cm x 45.5 cm

Denis O'Connor, bottle, glazed stoneware in pale green and…

Glazed Stoneware Bottle with Teal Blue Relief Decorations

Denis O'Connor, bottle, glazed stoneware in pale green and mauve with teal blue relief decorations, maker's mark to base, height 20 cm

Dennis O'Connor bowl, green rock ash glaze with relief patterns.…

Green Relief Bowl by Dennis O'Connor

Dennis O'Connor bowl, green rock ash glaze with relief patterns. Impressed mark. 19 cm diameter

Dennis O'Connor small lidded storage jar, lustre gazed in pale…

Lustre Glazed Storage Jar by Dennis O'Connor

Dennis O'Connor small lidded storage jar, lustre gazed in pale blue, green, and umber. Impressed mark. 17 cm height

Dennis O'Connor bowl, pale umber, green and blue glazes.…

Dennis O'Connor Glazed Bowl

Dennis O'Connor bowl, pale umber, green and blue glazes. Impressed mark. 16 cm diameter

Denis O'Connor salt glazed bottle, broad incised panels to the…

Denis O'Connor Salt Glazed Oval Bottle

Denis O'Connor salt glazed bottle, broad incised panels to the oval section body, gloss pale green glaze, tan to the top and base. Impressed mark. Height 23 cm.

Denis O'Connor porcelain salt glazed vase, incised peanut motif…

Peanut Motif Salt Glazed Porcelain Vase

Denis O'Connor porcelain salt glazed vase, incised peanut motif to the tall rectangular neck, two-tone tan and brown ground. Impressed potters mark. Height 23.5 cm.

Denis O'Connor plate, heavily wood fired stoneware, incised…

Wood-fired Stoneware Plate with Diamond Design

Denis O'Connor plate, heavily wood fired stoneware, incised diamond panelled decoration to the centre. Impressed mark. Diameter 24 cm

Denis O'Connor salt glazed bottle, with applied sculpted relief…

Denis O'Connor Salt Glazed Relief Bottle

Denis O'Connor salt glazed bottle, with applied sculpted relief disc form. Impressed potters mark to reverse. Height 23 cm.

A large salt glaze bowl by Denis O'Connor, both interior and…

Green Salt Glaze Bowl by Denis O'Connor

A large salt glaze bowl by Denis O'Connor, both interior and exterior with a rich green glaze of a grey. Raised on a circular foot. Impressed maker's mark to base, height 11 cm, diameter 35 cm

A Denis O'Connor salt glazed bottle, mallet form with coloured…

Coloured Drip Glaze Mallet Bottle by Denis O'Connor

A Denis O'Connor salt glazed bottle, mallet form with coloured glaze dripping from the neck to shoulder, marked with artist's cypher. Height 23 cm

A Denis O'Connor tall salt glazed bottle, with variable…

Colorful Tap: Denis O'Connor Salt Glazed Bottle

A Denis O'Connor tall salt glazed bottle, with variable coloured glazes, a tap spigot hole at the base. Marked with artist's cypher. Height 55 cm

1909 Australian Team: Full size 'Gradidge -Imperial Driver'…

1909 Australian Cricket Team Signed Full-Size Bat

1909 Australian Team: Full size 'Gradidge -Imperial Driver' Cricket Bat, with shield affixed to reverse, engraved 'Kennington Oval. England v Australia, August 9th, 10th, 11th 1909. Australia First Innings Mr W.Bardsley b Sharp 136; second Innings lbw…

Denis O'Connor, stoneware bottle, with blue salt glaze,…

Blue Salt Glaze Stoneware Bottle by Denis O'Connor

Denis O'Connor, stoneware bottle, with blue salt glaze, impressed potters cypher to the base, height 28 cm

Denis O'Connor, lidded jar, with impressed decoration. Firing…

Impressed Decorated Lidded Jar by Denis O'Connor

Denis O'Connor, lidded jar, with impressed decoration. Firing crack (stabalised). Impressed mark. Height 31.5 cm. Diameter 15 cm

Denis O'Connor, bottle, stoneware, salt glazed with relief…

Stoneware Bottle with Relief Decoration

Denis O'Connor, bottle, stoneware, salt glazed with relief decoration. Impressed mark. Height 19 cm

Denis O'Connor, plate, wood fired stoneware in incised…

Wood-fired Stoneware Plate by Denis O'Connor

Denis O'Connor, plate, wood fired stoneware in incised decoration to centre. Impressed mark, diameter 24 cm