by Geoff Cobb 
Greenpoint has produced many fine artists and artisans, but few achieved the renown of Edward Lycett, who is considered “the pioneer of China painting in America.” He worked at a celebrated Greenpoint ceramics firm called The Faience Manufacturing Company, which was located on the corner of Greenpoint and West Street in a building that now houses Red Star. Faience earned acclaim for producing ornamental pieces that created a new standard of excellence…
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Hi, I recently found a piece of his work in a thrift store. By chance do you know how many other pieces are out roaming around? Is there a market to sell it? Thanks!
Hi. I know this is an old post, but I am interested in buying this piece of Lycett china if you still have it.