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Description
A set of eleven glazed terra cotta tiles, ca. 1960s, by the Sicilian ceramicist Giovanni DeSimone (1930-1991). Each of these … Read more A set of eleven glazed terra cotta tiles, ca. 1960s, by the Sicilian ceramicist Giovanni DeSimone (1930-1991). Each of these vintage 6”x6” tiles are hand decorated with one of his bold and colorful original designs. They pay tribute to Italian folklore but also bear a striking resemblance to the ceramic work of Pablo Picasso, with whom he studied and worked during the 1950s. See less
- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 6ʺL × 0.19ʺH
- Tile Usage
- Interior Wall
- Artist
- Giovanni de Simone
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Yellow
- Condition Notes
- Wear consistent with age and use. All but two were previously set within an installation and still have small traces … moreWear consistent with age and use. All but two were previously set within an installation and still have small traces of grout along the edges and adhesive on their backs. There are a few scattered edge flakes on some. Some loss of margin on the right side of the scales tile. less
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