Bert Marsh (1932 — 22 May 2011)[1] was a British woodturner, known for his beautiful forms and technical mastery.
"[6] Marsh started his apprenticeship in 1945 at a local furniture factory, where he was introduced to lathe work, drawn by his passion for wood.
After completing his apprenticeship, he was drafted into the Royal Air Force (RAF), where he was a mechanic for Spitfire, Hornet, and Mosquito airplane engines in Selar, British Malaya (now Malaysia).
I am simply striving to achieve the perfect form, the purest possible curves expressed in simple, uncluttered shapes that will expose the beauty of the wood to the full.
[5] Bert Marsh was the author of two books: His exhibitions include His work has been on auction multiple times, receiving prices up to several thousand pounds.