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Peter Shire Pair of Memphis Milano Ceramic Espresso Mugs

$250per set
£190.46per set
€219.61per set
CA$349.87per set
A$390.92per set
CHF 204.50per set
MX$4,793.95per set
NOK 2,613.06per set
SEK 2,477.87per set
DKK 1,639.07per set
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About the Item

This is a set of two handmade ceramic espresso mugs with multicolored glaze by veteran Memphis artist Peter Shire. They are hand-painted, so no two are the same. At the base, each mug reads EXP 2013 in stamped relief text. Peter Shire is an LA-based artist whose work eludes all attempts at categorization. He has created ceramics, furniture, toys, interior designs, and public sculptures that seem to at once reference and parody influences such as Bauhaus, Futurism, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco. This subversive humor and playfulness extend throughout his work and made him a natural fit for the controversial and iconic Milan-based Memphis design group, of which he was a founding member.
  • Creator:
    Peter Shire (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2013
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. No cracks, no chips.
  • Seller Location:
    San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5767245895932

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