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Large Hand-Built Giovanni de Simone Italy Circus Plaque

$2,000
$2,50020% Off
£1,518.65
£1,898.3120% Off
€1,736.69
€2,170.8620% Off
CA$2,794.29
CA$3,492.8620% Off
A$3,107.86
A$3,884.8320% Off
CHF 1,622.83
CHF 2,028.5420% Off
MX$37,819.36
MX$47,274.2020% Off
NOK 20,725.99
NOK 25,907.4920% Off
SEK 19,437.32
SEK 24,296.6620% Off
DKK 12,961.56
DKK 16,201.9520% Off
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Wonderful and LARGE terracotta wall plaque by Italian ceramist Giovanni de Simone. Weighing approximately 30 pounds, the plaque measures 22.25" high, 20.63" wide and 1" deep. The hand-built sculpted surface features a charming scene of circus performers. This piece is in very good condition. Upon close inspection, there are small chips and glaze losses around the outer edges of the plaque. This is most likely from large pieces of the thick glaze flaking off--this could even be from the time of firing. There is also crazing, but again, this could original and intentional. All in all, this plaque is impressive for its size, weight and quality and presents beautifully. This is one of the largest examples of Giovanni de Simone's work and also one of the most desirable subject matters.

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