Description: VINTAGE “PUPPETEER” FOLK LINE DESIGN PLATE BY THE ITALIAN ARTIST GIOVANNI DE SIMONE (1930-1991) This vintage majolica illustrated art pottery plate, a folk line design with fantasy related to the Sicilian puppets, is by the acclaimed Italian artist Giovanni De Simone. The plate is individually hand painted with bright colors, signed and numbered on the bottom: DE SIMONE 64. The plate measures 9 5/8 inches in diameter and sits 1 3/8 inches high. CONDITION: The plate has tiny glaze chips on the rim edge, otherwise the plate is in very good vintage condition, with no cracks, no scratches, no crazing of the glaze or evidence of any repairs. De Simone was born in 1930 and studied at the School of Ceramics in Faenza, Italy. He worked from his studio in Palermo where he used oven firing to make the lead free colors permanent on his Majolica ceramics. His work is characterized by bright colors and his drawing style is often compared to Pablo Picasso’s. After his retirement in 1981 the factory was continued by his daughters Rosita, Susanna and Margherita. The factory closed its doors for good in September 1992, one year after his death. _____________________________________ ATTENTION! FULL REFUND GIVEN ONLY IF ITEM RECEIVED IS NOT AS DESCRIBED. PLEASE READ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF ITEM BEFORE BIDDING ! I make every effort to describe the items I have up for auction with utmost care for detail and will also show close-up photos if necessary. If you have any questions at all in regards to the item offered, please contact me via email before bidding. SHIPPING INFORMATION:1. I SHIP EVERY ITEM VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL WITH INSURANCE AND WITH DELIVERY TRACKING NUMBERS. 2. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST EMAIL ME FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING RATES BEFORE BIDDING! 3. BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING, HANDLING, INSURANCE, AND INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS FEES! Shipping prices quoted include proper packaging in corrugated box with bubble wrap and/or peanuts. Insurance is required on all items shipped. Buyers pay for insurance & shipping. I do not ship my items free. I ship via USPS PRIORITY MAIL and only for larger items I will ship via UPS. I will try my best to keep the shipping costs to a minimum, however, please be aware that I care about using the correct materials for proper packaging of the item so that it will arrive safe & sound. PAYMENT INFORMATION: Buyer to prepay shipping and insurance. PLEASE: Payment must be received within 2 business days. THANK YOU.
Price: 50 USD
Location: Portland, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-04T19:01:06.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Pattern: Vintage
Shape: Round
Color: Multicolor
Year Manufactured: 1964
Material: Ceramic
Vintage: Yes
Brand: De Simone
Type: Plate
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Features: Hand Painted
Production Style: Art Pottery
Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Production Technique: Pottery
Handmade: Yes
Product Line: Folk Line
