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Giovanni de Simone Pottery

Giovanni De Simone was born in 1930. He opened his studio in Palermo, Sicily, soon after the end of World War II. He had worked and studied for a while under the direction of Pablo Picasso and Picasso's influence remained with him until he died in 1991. Giovanni had retired 10 years earlier in 1981.

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Creator: Giovanni de Simone
Set of 4 Decorative Hand Painted Italian Pottery Dessert Bowls by DeSimone
By Giovanni de Simone
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 4 rare decorative hand-painted Italian dessert cups by DeSimone, circa the 1960s. The mugs are in good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Giovanni de Simone Pottery

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Pottery

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Fish Decorated Plate by Giovanni De Simone
By Giovanni de Simone
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Plate / bowl by Giovanni De Simone with a very colorful fish decoration. De Simone studied under Pablo Picasso and learned his craft from the master. In excellent vintage co...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni de Simone Pottery

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Giovanni De Simone pottery for sale on 1stDibs.

Giovanni de Simone pottery 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 Giovanni de Simone pottery, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original pottery by Giovanni de Simone were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider pottery by Bitossi, Piero Fornasetti, and Aldo Londi. Prices for Giovanni de Simone pottery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $325 and can go as high as $375, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $350.

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