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I'm a collector and reseller of mostly midcentury treasures, with a special affinity for glass, ceramics, and animals. I went through a long phase where my favorite thing to do was find a treasure that others overlooked and upcycle it into something fabulous -- to give it a whole new lease on life. In the last few years, that creativity and love of old and beautiful things has morphed into something new. I now take exceptional pleasure in finding new homes for things I love with people who love them too. I hope many of my treasures find their new homes with you. I welcome offers--after all, negotiations are as much fun as auctions! Your purchases will be packed with care, using recycled materials whenever possible. I combine shipping on most items, and will refund you any overage over $1. First time shoppers, use my code MOSTLY50 for $5 off your first purchase. Happy hunting!

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Pair of studio pottery mugs, signed Wayne Smith

This is a gorgeous pair of studio pottery mugs with a satiny glaze, signed by the artist Wayne Smith. They are in excellent condition with no chips or cracks.

Wayne has a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University, post graduate studies at Hunter College, NYC and Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY. His background is in painting, drawing, printmaking, graphic design, ceramics and historic preservation. Wayne has been a full time potter for the last 17 years. His special interests include late nineteenth and twentieth century painting, architecture and the decorative arts. The ceramic work is functional and explores the tension and possibilities of form and function using clay as an expressive medium while still maintaining functionality. The work is wheel thrown and often altered. Many pieces are hand carved. All work is glazed with food safe glazes mixed and often developed by him and fired in a gas reduction kiln to 2400 degrees F.

The work often references organic forms in nature and is influenced by Japanese, Chinese and Korean ceramics, the English Arts and Crafts Movement of the late nineteenth century and American Abstract Expressionist painting.