Giovanni DeSimone Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

One-of-kind pitcher hand-painted by Giovanni Desimone, great design signed, Made in Italy a rare piece not as colorful as the usual pieces by him, well-made piece. with Sangria Sicil...

Vintage hand-painted Italian ceramic decorative platter by Giovanni DeSimone (1969). One of two platters on hand in the gallery (one is the face of a woman and the other, a man), this piece exemplifies his use of vivid colour as a pottery trademark. The bright Sicilian sun encouraged such use of colour. Another evident inspiration in the artist's creation was cubism. Cubism created a new dimension to painting which abandoned traditional Renaissance era perspective. Objects and figures were portrayed from various angles. That inspiration is less evident in this piece than in the other. The bright colours and exaggerated features here however, demonstrate optimism and even a sense of humour in the maker. This platter is in fair overall condition with a surface hairline crack visible on the lower right which does not affect the integrity of the piece. An original pottery sticker remains affixed to the underside. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying the listing. Upon request a video will be provided. About the Artist: Giovanni DeSimone (1930-1991) was born in Palermo, Sicily to Italian aristocrats. As a young child he traveled to Somalia, and his experiences there clearly stayed with him and inspired his life’s work, which demonstrated an appreciation for and a belief in the value of what is simple and unsophisticated as well as an appreciation for the cubist movement that was popularised by Picasso, Braque and Gris in the early 20th-Century. DeSimone relocated to Emilia-Romagna following WWII where he enrolled in the famed Istituto d’Arte per la Ceramica in Florence. It was there he found his life’s calling; pottery became his passion. After completing his studies, he and his family returned to Sicily. Nostalgic for his native land now seen through adult eyes, Giovanni finally felt at home. The DeSimone ceramics...

Vintage hand-painted Italian ceramic decorative platter by Giovanni DeSimone (1969). One of two platters on hand in the gallery (one is the face of a man and the other, a woman), this piece exemplifies his use of vivid colour as a pottery trademark. The bright Sicilian sun encouraged such use of colour. Another evident inspiration in this creation is cubism. Cubism created a new dimension to painting which abandoned traditional Renaissance era perspective. Objects and figures were portrayed from various angles. In this hand-painted ceramic, the figure is defined in segments like a coloured shard of glass outlined with bold markings. Colourful circles and other geometric shapes also figure in the work. The platter is in good overall condition. It is signed by the maker on the front. An original sticker remains affixed to the underside. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying the listing. Upon request, a video can be provided. About the Artist: Giovanni DeSimone (1930-1991) was born in Palermo, Sicily to Italian aristocrats. As a young child he traveled to Somalia, and his experiences there clearly stayed with him and inspired his life’s work, which demonstrated an appreciation for and a belief in the value of what is simple and unsophisticated as well as an appreciation for the cubist movement that was popularised by Picasso, Braque and Gris in the early 20th-Century. DeSimone relocated to Emilia-Romagna following WWII where he enrolled in the famed Istituto d’Arte per la Ceramica in Florence. It was there he found his life’s calling; pottery became his passion. After completing his studies, he and his family returned to Sicily. Nostalgic for his native land now seen through adult eyes, Giovanni finally felt at home. The DeSimone ceramics...

Set of four Giovanni De Simone (1930-1991) hand painted plates, Italy 1965. I appreciate the vibrant colors with accents of gray, playful style, and handmade feel of DeSimone pottery.

Decorative expresso cups by Giovanni DeSimone, Italy, C 1960. Three beautiful ceramic cups. One cup has a floral motif, the other two cups have decorative...

Giovanni Desimone hand painted fish plate / charger / centerpiece 1964.

Colorful hand painted blue and red flowers, large ceramic plate by DeSimone, Italy, circa 1960s A super, fun plate from Desimone Signed DeSimone to reverse, circa 1960s Measures: Hei...

Colourful Italian Minstrel hand painted ceramic plate by Giovanni DeSimone of Italy Giovanni's unmistakable artistry makes this a great collectors piece Signed to front by Giovanni D...

Original Italian Giovanni Desimone hand painted tall art pottery flower vase, vessel. The glazed vase painting depicts a proposal scene of a man t...

Original 1964 Italian Giovanni Desimone hand painted tall art pottery flower vase, vessel. The glazed vase painting depicts a man and a woman orange ...

Original Italian Giovanni Desimone hand painted art pottery, decor mug or cup with a scene of a fisherman casting his net an...

Original Italian Giovanni DeSimone hand painted art pottery, round decor plate depicts a scene of fishermen in a boot catching a big fish on a sunny day. ...