{"product_id":"giovanni-desimone-hand-painted-ceramic-ashtray-sun-face-with-blue-rim-italy-1968","title":"Giovanni DeSimone Hand-Painted Ceramic Ashtray, Sun Face with Blue Rim, Italy, 1964","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Palermo Sun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small hand-painted ceramic ashtray by Giovanni DeSimone (1930–1991) of Palermo, signed and dated 1964 to the base. The smiling sun with ochre petals and pink cheeks is one of the most recognisable motifs from his Sicilian studio, founded in the 1960s and known for its bright, naive linework. Each piece was decorated by hand, so no two are alike. The sponged cobalt rim frames the motif well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs happy holding rings or keys as it is serving its original purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy (Palermo, Sicily)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSourced in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rome\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1964\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Giovanni DeSimone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed earthenware, hand-painted\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dia 10 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed and dated \"DeSimone Italy 64\" to base\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age and hand production. Small chip on the bottom. Refer to photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louise Buson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65296074211677,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/0810\/0957\/files\/IMG_1826.jpg?v=1784423232","url":"https:\/\/buson.com.au\/products\/giovanni-desimone-hand-painted-ceramic-ashtray-sun-face-with-blue-rim-italy-1968","provider":"Louise Buson","version":"1.0","type":"link"}