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Giovanni de Simone Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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
Giovanni de Simone 1970s Ceramic Plate with Slaughter Multicolored Fish, Italy
Giovanni de Simone 1970s Ceramic Plate with Slaughter Multicolored Fish, Italy

Giovanni de Simone 1970s Ceramic Plate with Slaughter Multicolored Fish, Italy

By Giovanni de Simone

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Giovanni De simone 1970s ceramic plate with slaughter of multicolored fish and fishermen.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni de Simone Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Large Orange Giovanni de Simone 1960 Vase with Picasso Style Warriors
Large Orange Giovanni de Simone 1960 Vase with Picasso Style Warriors

Large Orange Giovanni de Simone 1960 Vase with Picasso Style Warriors

By Giovanni de Simone

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Large orange Giovanni De Simone 1960 vase with Picasso style warriors. In his hometown he founded his own workshop "Maioliche d'Arte De Simone" at piazza Leoni 2 in Palermo: it was the 1950s and here he devoted himself to the production of use ceramics and decorative wall tiles and traditional furnishings painted by hand. His evolution as an artist led him to create works inspired by primitivism but characterized by a burlesque and festive vein with enamel decorations in bright colors, often given in thickness, as objects of use for furnishings and majolica sculptures in traditional and modern style. The light-hearted reinterpretation, full of bright shades that also reflect the most traditional Sicilian art...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni de Simone Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Large Sicilian De Simone Ceramic Plate Catania and Etna Volcano 1970s
Large Sicilian De Simone Ceramic Plate Catania and Etna Volcano 1970s

Large Sicilian De Simone Ceramic Plate Catania and Etna Volcano 1970s

By Giovanni de Simone

Located in Palermo, IT

De Simone ceramic plate, Italy, 1970s, measure diameter 44 cm. "Catania and the Etna Volcano". The brand was born in the 1960s from the creative flair of the Palermo nobleman Giova...

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1970s Italian Vintage Giovanni de Simone Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Large Ceramic Wall Panel Giovanni De Simone 1960 Sicilian Art Picasso
Large Ceramic Wall Panel Giovanni De Simone 1960 Sicilian Art Picasso

Large Ceramic Wall Panel Giovanni De Simone 1960 Sicilian Art Picasso

By Giovanni de Simone

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Large ceramic wall panel Giovanni De Simone 1960 Sicilian Art Picasso Horse Rider. In his hometown he founded his own workshop "Maioliche d'Arte De Simo...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni de Simone Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Giovanni de Simone "Fruit Peddler" Hand-Painted Bowl and Plate Set
Giovanni de Simone "Fruit Peddler" Hand-Painted Bowl and Plate Set

Giovanni de Simone "Fruit Peddler" Hand-Painted Bowl and Plate Set

By Giovanni de Simone

Located in Skokie, IL

Giovanni de Simone "Fruit Peddler" Bowl and Plate Set This mid-century modern bowl and plate set was created by famed Italian artist Giovanni de Simone circa 1965. Both pieces are h...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni de Simone Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

1970's Pair of Decorative Hand Painted Italian Pottery footed Cups by DeSimone
1970's Pair of Decorative Hand Painted Italian Pottery footed Cups by DeSimone

1970's Pair of Decorative Hand Painted Italian Pottery footed Cups by DeSimone

By Giovanni de Simone

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare decorative pair of hand-painted Italian dessert footed cups by DeSimone, circa the 1970s in great vintage condition.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Giovanni de Simone Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

Sicilian ceramic bowl by De Simone Italy 1970
Sicilian ceramic bowl by De Simone Italy 1970

Sicilian ceramic bowl by De Simone Italy 1970

By Giovanni de Simone

Located in Palermo, PA

A vibrant and expressive Sicilian ceramic bowl by De Simone, dating from around 1970, created during the active period of Giovanni De Simone and reflecting the artistic vision that d...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Giovanni de Simone Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Giovanni de Simone Colored Ceramic Fish Squared Tile Plate, Italy 1960s
Giovanni de Simone Colored Ceramic Fish Squared Tile Plate, Italy 1960s

Giovanni de Simone Colored Ceramic Fish Squared Tile Plate, Italy 1960s

By Giovanni de Simone, Pablo Picasso

Located in Rome, IT

Beautiful squared wall mounted tile plate in colored ceramic representing three fishes by the Italian artisti Giovanni De Simone. Giovanni De Simone was a great Sicilian artist...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni de Simone Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Terracotta, Pottery

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White and Blue Earthenware Serving Bowl / Centerpiece by Giovanni De Simone
White and Blue Earthenware Serving Bowl / Centerpiece by Giovanni De Simone

White and Blue Earthenware Serving Bowl / Centerpiece by Giovanni De Simone

By Giovanni de Simone

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Made in Italy, 1960s. These pieces are made in hand modeled and glazed earthenware. They can both be used as centerpieces or as serving bowls, particularly for pasta. As a matter ...

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Polychrome Ceramic Dish Design Giovanni de Simone Palermo, 1960s
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Located in taranto, IT

splendid collectible plate in polychrome ceramic, original Giovanni de Simone production, 1960s, depicting a warrior in an archery position It measures 24.5 cm in diameter, in exc...

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Polychrome Ceramic Dish Design Giovanni De Simone Palermo, 1960s
Polychrome Ceramic Dish Design Giovanni De Simone Palermo, 1960s

Polychrome Ceramic Dish Design Giovanni De Simone Palermo, 1960s

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Located in taranto, IT

Splendid collectible plate in polychrome ceramic, original Giovanni de Simone production, 1960s, depicting a warrior with shield and raised space It measures 24.5 cm in diameter, ...

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Polychrome Ceramic Dish Design Giovanni de Simone Palermo, 1960s
Polychrome Ceramic Dish Design Giovanni de Simone Palermo, 1960s

Polychrome Ceramic Dish Design Giovanni de Simone Palermo, 1960s

By Giovanni de Simone

Located in taranto, IT

splendid collectible plate in polychrome ceramic, original Giovanni de Simone production, 1960s, depicting two warriors in combat It measures 24.5 cm in diameter, in excellent sto...

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De Simone Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, 1960
De Simone Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, 1960

De Simone Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, 1960

By Giovanni de Simone

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern design ceramic vase designed by artist DE Simone, signing De Simone Italy under the base, 1960s Please note that the item is original of the period and ...

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Ceramic Vase by Giovanni De Simone

Ceramic Vase by Giovanni De Simone

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Ceramic Vase by Giovanni De Simone

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Giovanni De Simone serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Giovanni de Simone serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Ceramica Franco Pozzi, Barbini, and Lavenia. Prices for Giovanni de Simone serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $111 and can go as high as $3,549, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $445.