For sale is a small, colorful solifleur or bottle vase by DeSimone, presumably from the second half of the 20th century. The hand-painted vase features a stylized rooster or bird on the front and a floral design on the back. The vibrant colors, simplified forms, and freely drawn contours are reminiscent of the visual language of Picasso, Matisse, and Paul Klee. DeSimone combines modernist influences with Mediterranean and Sicilian folk art. This is a stylistic classification and not a work by any of the aforementioned artists. • Dimensions: Height: approx. 12 cm, Diameter: approx. 4.3 cm • Material: Multicolored, glazed, and hand-painted ceramic • Special feature: Signed or marked "DESIMONE 001" by hand on the bottom. • Condition: Very good vintage condition commensurate with its age. No cracks are present. Upon careful visual inspection, no clear chips or cracks are visible. Minor irregularities due to the craftsmanship or glazing process, common in handmade ceramics, may be present at the rim. Minimal marks from standing on the base are possible. Please examine all photos carefully, as they are part of the condition description. The vase will be carefully and securely packaged and shipped from Austria with tracking. Private sale, excluding warranty, guarantee, and returns. The item is sold in the condition described and pictured. DeSimone Vase • Giovanni De Simone • Ceramiche DeSimone • Signed Ceramics • Signed Vase • Sicilian Ceramics • Italian Ceramics • Vintage Vase • Solifleur • Bud Vase • Bottle Vase • Rooster Vase • Bird Vase • Hand-Painted Ceramics • Picasso Style • Picasso Inspired • Matisse Style • Paul Klee Style • Modernist Ceramics • Mid-Century Modern • Mediterranean Design • Sicilian Folk Art • Palermo • Italian Collector Ceramics
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialCeramicNumber of items1Height12 cmWidth4 cmDepth4 cm