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Creator: Peter Shire
Peter Shire Exp Signed Hand Painted Modern Large Ceramic Pottery Bowl
Peter Shire Exp Signed Hand Painted Modern Large Ceramic Pottery Bowl

Peter Shire Exp Signed Hand Painted Modern Large Ceramic Pottery Bowl

By Peter Shire

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memphis Group, an international design movement that came out of Italy during the 1980s (1980-1988), and specialized in postmodern furniture, lighting, fabrics, carpets, ceramics, glass, and metal objects. This work is from 2001 and is dated and signed with Shire's customary "EXP" (Echo Park Pottery...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Peter Shire Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Shire Signed Ceramic California Exp Studio Pottery Splatter Bowl, 1982
Peter Shire Signed Ceramic California Exp Studio Pottery Splatter Bowl, 1982

Peter Shire Signed Ceramic California Exp Studio Pottery Splatter Bowl, 1982

By Peter Shire

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful and scarce work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) o...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Shire Exp Signed Post Modern Ceramic California Pottery Splatter Cup, 1979
Peter Shire Exp Signed Post Modern Ceramic California Pottery Splatter Cup, 1979

Peter Shire Exp Signed Post Modern Ceramic California Pottery Splatter Cup, 1979

By Peter Shire

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California-based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memph...

Category

1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Peter Shire Signed Memphis Milano California Studio Pottery Wall Sculpture, 1981
Peter Shire Signed Memphis Milano California Studio Pottery Wall Sculpture, 1981

Peter Shire Signed Memphis Milano California Studio Pottery Wall Sculpture, 1981

By Peter Shire

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful and rare/scarce wall relief sculpture by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California-based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore ...

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Folk Art

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Honey Pot, 1978
Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Honey Pot, 1978

Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Honey Pot, 1978

By Peter Shire

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful and rare/scarce early work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California-based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memphis Group, an international design movement that came out of Italy during the 1980s (1980-1988), and specialized in postmodern furniture, lighting, fabrics, carpets, ceramics, glass, and metal objects. This beautifully decorated and glazed honey pot is signed (with Shire's customary "Made in Echo...

Category

1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

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Located in Studio City, CA

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Peter Shire EXP Signed Ceramic Pottery Splatter Mug Cup Sculpture, Early 1980s

By Peter Shire

Located in Studio City, CA

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Peter Shire EXP Signed Ceramic Pottery Splatter Mug Cup Sculpture, Early 1980s
Peter Shire EXP Signed Ceramic Pottery Splatter Mug Cup Sculpture, Early 1980s

Peter Shire EXP Signed Ceramic Pottery Splatter Mug Cup Sculpture, Early 1980s

By Peter Shire

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memph...

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Shire EXP Signed Ceramic Pottery Splatter Mug Cup Sculpture, Dated 1983
Peter Shire EXP Signed Ceramic Pottery Splatter Mug Cup Sculpture, Dated 1983

Peter Shire EXP Signed Ceramic Pottery Splatter Mug Cup Sculpture, Dated 1983

By Peter Shire

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memph...

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Peter Shire EXP Signed Ceramic Pottery Splatter Mug Cup Sculpture, Early 1980s
Peter Shire EXP Signed Ceramic Pottery Splatter Mug Cup Sculpture, Early 1980s

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Peter Shire folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Peter Shire folk art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Peter Shire folk art, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original folk art by Peter Shire were created in the modern style in united states during the late 20th century. Prices for Peter Shire folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $249 and can go as high as $1,595, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $299.
Questions About Peter Shire Folk Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Peter Shire is known for creating bold furniture designs on his own as a part of the Memphis Group. One well-known piece is the 1982 Bel Air chair that featured vibrant colors, mismatched arms and a dramatic asymmetrical back. Shire also produces sculptures, public art and ceramics. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Peter Shire furniture and decorative objects.