Vintage Giovanni de Simone art pottery bottle featuring a Picasso-like style colourful portrait of a gun-toting military man. Crafted by de Simone Pottery, Italy, 1960s. Highly collectible, this charming piece will make a wonderful addition to your home's decor and pottery collection!
Excellent condition, no chips, cracks or repairs. Signed on the bottom "DESIMONE ITALY" with numbers 24 and 205
Measures 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches
Background
Giovanni de Simone (1930-1991), was a member of the Italian aristocracy. After World War II, he opened a studio in Palermo, Italy, and his work with its distinct style became well-known and sought out in the 1950s and 1960s. His design style was similar to Picasso's, but his color palette was more vivid.
Giovanni de Simone very often signed his own work in a prominent place where it could be seen without turning the piece over. Although his daughters Rosita and Susanna were also decorators, it is thought that they did not sign their work as long as their father was actively involved in the factory.
Experts predict that de Simone pottery, which has always been highly collectible, will soar in price in the coming years.