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Sit. Stay. Serve.
RaffleMad Dog Plate in Red
John Page and Dave Thorbeck
Ceramic
1.5 in x 9.75 in D
Written Signature from Artist Pair
Bring bold color and personality to your table with this collaborative work by ceramic artists John Page and Dave Thorbeck. Featuring their iconic Mad Dog character, this handcrafted serving piece blends playful imagery with timeless form. Whether used for entertaining or displayed as a striking work of art, its vibrant colors and expressive design make it a standout addition to any collection.
Enjoy this wonderful plate with fine dining material donated by CORK, giving you a "Taste of Spain". Included in this giftbox is:
- Gomez Cruzado Blanco
- Companon Arrieta Herrigoia Rioja
- One Part Co. Gintonica Cocktail Infusion Packet
- Matiz Espana Garlic Spread
- Matiz Espana Romesco
- Triana Gordal Olives Stuffed with Orange
- Olive Wood Olive Spoon
- Matiz Piparras Peppers
- Valencia Almonds with Fine Herbs
Artist(s) Biography
Artist Duo John Page and Dave Thorbeck ran a ceramic studio in Seattle during the 1980s-2000s. Page started his ceramic career in the 1970s as a graduate of the University of North Carolina, he then spent some time teaching at Duke University before moving to Seattle. It was at this time he met Thorbeck and the two struck up a relationship. Soon after they joined in professional partnership as well opening their ceramic studio and collaborating on works. Though they separated some years later they maintained their joint studio practice selling functional works. They had many recognizable staples of their collaboration from their "Naked Boy" dinnerware sets to their "Mad Dog" Mugs. This Mad Dog character found its way on ,any of their functional forms in different sizes and colors, including the piece featured in this lot,
Read more about the artist pair in a 1992 edition of Seattle Gay News.
This piece was donated by the Family of Marge and Phil Kalodner.
- Winning Raffles are announced at 10:15 pm EST on September 26th
- If attending the event in person winners may pick up their Raffle in the first floor Gallery at 10:30 pm
- Any winner not in attendance will be contacted on Monday September 28th.
- Items can be packed and shipped, and the winner will pay the cost.
- Items can be picked up at The Clay Studio for no additional cost.
- Items with alcohol CANNOT be shipped.
- please note: one raffle sheet is 10 tickets for $10, or three sheets of 10 (total 30 tickets) for $25
313
Art, History & Place
RaffleArt, History & Place
Experience two of Germantown's most inspiring cultural landmarks with exclusive guided tours of Cliveden and The Colored Girls Museum. Hosted by staff from each site, these special visits offer a deeper look into the rich and complex histories that have shaped Philadelphia. Along with these tours come two equally amazing cups by Radical Americana artists Terri Saulin and Charolette Lindley Martin!
Along the way, you'll also encounter thought-provoking contemporary art installations, including works featured as part of Radical Americana, the citywide exhibition initiative spearheaded by The Clay Studio. Blending history, art, and storytelling, this one-of-a-kind package offers a meaningful exploration of Philadelphia's past and present.
Location Information
Cliveden
Built as a country house for attorney Benjamin Chew, Cliveden was completed in 1767 and was home to seven generations of the Chew family. Cliveden has long been famous as the site of the American Revolutionary War Battle of Germantown in 1777, as well as for its Georgian architecture. New research is unearthing a more complicated history at Cliveden, which involves layers of significance, including the lives of those who were enslaved by and in service to the Chew family. This information broadens the meaning of Cliveden as a preserved historic place, exploring themes and stories of American identity and freedom. Traces of the history of the Cliveden property and its occupants can be found throughout the five-and-a-half-acre woody landscape.
Cliveden invites and gathers the community, educates students, teachers and public visitors and in a safe space, convenes vital conversations about history, race, culture, class, gender, civics and current events. We preserve this special place for community use and for future generations.
The Colored Girls Museum
Founded in 2015, the Colored Girls Museum is housed in a 140-year-old three-story Victorian Twin home in the historic Germantown area of Philadelphia. We are the first cultural institution to center and champion the "ordinary" colored girl of African descent, citizens whose ingenuity and labor generate untold wealth yet whose stories are often hidden from view. The Colored Girls Museum has an irreplaceable quality that is both symbolic and grounded in reality.
During its years of serving the Philadelphia community and beyond, TCGM has become an anchor institution, turning the concept of radical placekeeping on its head by redefining what a museum can do. It has also been a source of inspiration and support for numerous Black and Black femme-led projects and initiatives.
About the Cups!
Terri Saulin and Charolette Lindley Martin participated in the Radical Americana project showing their works at No. 5 Butchie Alley.
Learn more about them and their contributions here.
- Winning Raffles are announced at 10:15 pm EST on September 26th
- If attending the event in person winners may pick up their Raffle in the first floor Gallery at 10:30 pm
- Any winner not in attendance will be contacted on Monday September 28th.
- Items can be packed and shipped, and the winner will pay the cost.
- Items can be picked up at The Clay Studio for no additional cost.
- Items with alcohol CANNOT be shipped.
- please note: one raffle sheet is 10 tickets for $10, or three sheets of 10 (total 30 tickets) for $25
319
Wearable Art
RaffleAdorn yourself with a lovely hand crafted sterling silver necklace!
TCHIN Sterling Silver Feather Pendant
This sterling silver pendant features TCHIN's signature feather design, representing honor, strength, and achievement. Crafted from 100% sterling silver, the piece features intricate silver wrapping inspired by Indigenous beadwork and storytelling.
The pendant is donated by Seeds Art Market and We Are the Seeds.
Seeds Art Market is an Indigenous-led nonprofit online marketplace that connects Indigenous artists with audiences worldwide. The marketplace supports artists directly and creates opportunities for Indigenous creators to share and sell their work on their own terms.
We Are the Seeds is a Philadelphia-based, Indigenous-led arts and culture organization that creates opportunities for Indigenous artists and increases positive, accurate representation of contemporary Indigenous peoples through arts, education, performance, media, land-based work, and community programming.
- All winning bids are paid in full before artwork leaves The Clay Studio.
- Winning Bids are automatically billed at the close of the Auction at 12:00 pm on September 27th 2026.
- Shipping is NOT included in the winning bid.
- Items can be packed and shipped, and the winner will pay the cost.
- Items can be picked up at The Clay Studio for no additional cost.
- Items with alcohol CANNOT be shipped.
- please note: one raffle sheet is 10 tickets for $10, or three sheets of 10 (total 30 tickets) for $25