Mid Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Desimone Pottery Sicily, Italy  Signed Hand Painted Geometric Star Plate Size:  Approx. 9.5 in. Diameter x 1.25 in. H Condition: EXCELLENT Used Condition.  Some glazing is missing due to handcraft manufacturing. See last picture for reference. The brand, Ceramiche De Simone, was founded in the 1960’s by the creativity of a noble gentleman from Palermo, Giovanni De Simone. He, in a very short time, established himself in the artistic ceramic scene of Sicily and internationally with his unique and individual style. His work is inspired by traditional folk stories and by artists of the like of Picasso, Matisse, Leger and Klee.