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Arnaud Barraud studio pottery bowl illustrating the distinctive forms, glazes and craftsmanship explored in the TMC Emporium collecting guide.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Arnaud Barraud and Australian Studio Pottery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arnaud Barraud is a New Zealand-born ceramicist whose career of more than five decades has become closely associated with Australian studio pottery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born in Palmerston North, New Zealand, in 1942, Barraud initially studied architecture before working as a painter and sculptor. He began making pottery professionally around 1970 and later relocated to Australia, eventually establishing himself within the Victorian studio pottery community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working across both functional and decorative ceramics, Barraud has produced bowls, vases, vessels, jugs, teapots and domestic wares characterised by strong forms and varied glaze treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide explores Arnaud Barraud\u2019s pottery, his background, maker\u2019s marks, characteristic forms and glazes, and the features collectors should consider when identifying and buying his work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Early Years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barraud\u2019s path into ceramics developed from his earlier interests in architecture, painting and sculpture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While attempting to establish himself as a painter in New Zealand, he spent time with potter Adrian Cotter<\/strong>, who encouraged him to experiment with pottery. Barraud was introduced to basic stoneware clay and glaze recipes and to the practical processes involved in kiln firing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What began as an experiment developed into a professional ceramics career from around 1970.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barraud later moved to Australia, initially living in Sydney before relocating to Melbourne around 1980. He subsequently became closely associated with the Victorian studio pottery community and the Dandenong Ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arnaud Barraud Pottery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the appealing aspects of Barraud\u2019s work is the breadth of his production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His ceramics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n