Jack Denis Laird (1920 –2009) was a New Zealand potter. He was born in Watford, England, and studied illustration and graphic design at the Chelsea School of Art on an ex-serviceman's scholarship, and began to specialize in pottery while undertaking postgraduate study at the University of London. In 1953, Laird moved to Jersey where he taught art at a grammar school. In 1959, he emigrated to New Zealand to teach extramurally, based in Palmerston North, at Victoria University of Wellington. He became a naturalised New Zealand citizen in 1975.

In 1964, the Lairds established Waimea Pottery in Richmond, New Zealand, near Nelson. There, Laird trained a generation of Nelson potters, including Royce McGlashen, Darryl Robertson, John and Anne Crawford, and Laird's son Paul. At its peak Waimea Pottery employed 17 potters. Later, Laird designed tableware for Temuka Pottery. In the 1984 New Year Honours, Laird was appointed more...

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Jack Laird ovoid vase, incised decoration, brushed signature to…

Jack Laird ovoid vase, incised decoration, brushed signature to base, 22 cm high

New Zealand Studio Pottery, Two stoneware lidded coffee pots,…

New Zealand Studio Pottery: Two Stoneware Coffee Pots, Marked

New Zealand Studio Pottery, Two stoneware lidded coffee pots, one by Jack Laird, the other by an unidentified potter (the latter with matched lid), both marked, height 28 cm and height 25 cm (inclength lids), Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth…

Jack Laird, A collection of twelve stoneware mugs, together…

Jack Laird Stoneware Mug Collection with Wooden Stand

Jack Laird, A collection of twelve stoneware mugs, together with a small jug (AF), with hanging wooden stand, most with incised signature to the base, size: variable, Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier

Jack Laird Candelabra Planter, the base with moulded face,…

Jack Laird Candelabra Planter with Moulded Face, 47.5 cm High

Jack Laird Candelabra Planter, the base with moulded face, separate crown with six candle holders, incised signature to base, (old repair to one holder), 47.5 cm high o/a

Jack Laird Ovoid Vase, incised decoration, brushed signature to…

Incised Ovoid Vase by Jack Laird, Brushed Signature, 22cm

Jack Laird Ovoid Vase, incised decoration, brushed signature to base, 22 cm high.

Jack Laird Squat Bottle Vase, inscribed with signature to base,…

Jack Laird Signature Squat Bottle Vase - 24 cm

Jack Laird Squat Bottle Vase, inscribed with signature to base, 24 cm high.

Jack Laird Waimea Pottery Ovoid Vase, copper geometric…

Copper Geometric Ovoid Vase by Jack Laird Waimea Pottery

Jack Laird Waimea Pottery Ovoid Vase, copper geometric decoration over matt bronze, black glazed interior, incised mark to base,19.5 cm high.

Jack Laird Bottle Vase, incised decoration, brushed signature…

Incised Decoration Bottle Vase with Flared Rim, 29 cm

Jack Laird Bottle Vase, incised decoration, brushed signature to base, flared rim, 29 cm

Jack Laird Tall Jug, strap handle, brushed signature to base,…

Brushed Signature Tall Jug with Strap Handle, 27 cm High

Jack Laird Tall Jug, strap handle, brushed signature to base, 27 cm high.

Jack Laird large platter kowhaiwhai inspired pattern in gold,…

Gold Kowhaiwhai Platter by Jack Laird

Jack Laird large platter kowhaiwhai inspired pattern in gold, incised signature, 30 cm diameter

A Jack Laird vase, with blue and green glaze to neck and…

Etched Glaze Vase by Jack Laird

A Jack Laird vase, with blue and green glaze to neck and opening, and etched band detailing. Maker's mark inscribed to base, height 23 cm, diameter 23 cm

Jack Laird, rooster carafe, original cork stoppers with bent…

Bamboo-handled Rooster Carafe by Jack Laird

Jack Laird, rooster carafe, original cork stoppers with bent bamboo handle, incised signature, 36 cm height

Jack Laird, plate 'Lady Godiva', impressed signature, 28 cm dia.

Godiva Plate by Jack Laird

Jack Laird, plate 'Lady Godiva', impressed signature, 28 cm dia.

Two Jack Laird plates, terracotta one hand-painted with…

Hand-painted Terracotta Plates by Jack Laird

Two Jack Laird plates, terracotta one hand-painted with minotaur & other with fish, incised signature, one dated 1970, both 'Mahara' to base, 26.5 cm dia. & 25.5 cm dia.

Jack Laird vase, incised mark, 29 cm height

Incised Mark Jack Laird Vase - 29cm Height

Jack Laird vase, incised mark, 29 cm height

Jack Laird, spherical pot

Spherical Pot by Jack Laird

Jack Laird, spherical pot

Jack Laird, table bowl, incised mark, 33.5 cm dia

Incised Table Bowl by Jack Laird

Jack Laird, table bowl, incised mark, 33.5 cm dia

Jack Laird, large table bowl, incised mark, 36 cm diameter

Laird's Incised Table Bowl - 36cm Diameter

Jack Laird, large table bowl, incised mark, 36 cm diameter

Jack Laird, large stoneware hanging vase, the textured surface…

Textured Stoneware Hanging Vase by Jack Laird

Jack Laird, large stoneware hanging vase, the textured surface with umber pigment, signed. Width 38 cm

Jack Laird, large platter, 40 cm diameter

Jack Laird's 40cm Platter

Jack Laird, large platter, 40 cm diameter

Jack Laird, bowl, incised mark, 39.5 cm diameter

Jack Laird Incised Bowl - 39.5 cm Diameter

Jack Laird, bowl, incised mark, 39.5 cm diameter

Jack Laird, massive lidded storage pot with lug handles and…

Oatmeal Glazed Pot with Lug Handles and Strap Lid

Jack Laird, massive lidded storage pot with lug handles and strap handle to lid in oatmeal glaze with brown over glaze, incised signature, 49 cm height