MEASURES:
Height : 10,04 inch ; Width: 4,92 inch ; Depth: 4,33 ; Weight: 1,3 lbs
CONDITIONS:
Good overall condition. Crack on the handle, which has been properly reglued, as shown in the numerous photos (see).

Item Description:
Splendid ewer with an ovoid body, characterized by a narrow, slender neck that ends in an elegant, upward-pointing mouth. The piece is crafted from high-fired, glazed ceramic with a light satin finish, entirely hand-decorated. The strikingly vertical line features a refined trilobed mouth (the famous "pheasant beak" profile) and a tall, single-ribbed handle, entirely coated in copper green, a typical shade of the great Italian ceramic tradition. The handle, higher than the mouth of the ewer, develops into an elongated profile of rare elegance, terminating at the junctions with a beautiful stylized leaf motif. The piece is signed "G. Giotto" under the base, accompanied by the letters "MSS," an acronym for the place of production (Monte San Savino, Arezzo). Made by Giotto Giannoni (1895–1963), it can be ascribed to the very first and most valuable production of the manufactory, dating between 1920 and 1930; this date is confirmed by the evident ancient patina covering the object. The decorative apparatus, executed entirely with the brush tip, is of exceptional richness and of the highest artistic quality. On the belly are two distinct and mirror-image floral compositions: the first with pure white daisies and the second with corollas of flowers in shades of pink and orange, immersed in dense, finely shaded foliage. The plant motifs also finely decorate the base and the section below the mouth. In the central section, a marvelous framed landscape view stands out, depicting a charming medieval village dominated by three tall, slender towers and immersed in a rural setting, an iconic subject deeply rooted in the Tuscan pictorial tradition of the period. The piece has been specifically antiqued to evoke the historic Renaissance and 17th-century majolica from which it draws inspiration.
Useful information for evaluating the object: 
 In our online searches, we found several pieces from the Giannoni Giotto factory ranging from €150-€300 for smaller, more recent pieces with simpler, less complex decorations, to €600-€900 for larger ceramics or those featuring complex structural shapes, such as the typical "Ingannavillano" secret jug or siphon spouts. Pairs of large vases or monumental display majolica from the early period can also fetch upwards of €1,200-€1,500. Our jug ​​is not particularly large, but it features particularly fine decoration. Furthermore, it should be noted that the pieces produced between 1919 and the late 1930s are the rarest and most sought-after by collectors, as they were crafted entirely using the original wood-fired kiln technique. The decorations, featuring the typical dreamy and evanescent Tuscan landscape (cypress trees, hills, and farmhouses) or depicting the famous medieval villages of the time, represent the master's most celebrated and historicized stylistic decorations. Our piece features a particularly complex decoration divided into three distinct scenes on the base (the main landscape flanked by two extremely rich floral decorations on the sides), a characteristic that demonstrates a complex execution and a time-consuming process that clearly differentiates this piece from serial or later production. A rare and fascinating work, ideal for refined collectors and lovers of 20th-century ceramic art.
About the artist and/or manufacturer:
Founded in 1919 by Giotto Giannoni (1895–1963), a World War I veteran and recipient of a silver medal for valor, the Ceramiche Giotto factory has its roots in the centuries-old earthenware tradition of Monte San Savino, in the province of Arezzo. Established opposite the historic Porta Fiorentina, the workshop immediately embraced the legacy of the great Tuscan masters of the past, bringing it into the twentieth century through the expert use of wood-fired kilns and excellent painting techniques. During the 1920s and 1930s, the workshop received major artistic recognition, including the prestigious Gold Medal at Palazzo Vecchio in Florence in 1929. It was during this period that the celebrated "Giotto Style" became established worldwide, an unmistakable iconography characterized by graffiti and paintings depicting evanescent Tuscan landscapes dotted with cypress trees, farmhouses, and clear skies. This poetic and evocative aesthetic has won over illustrious international admirers and collectors over the years, including Winston Churchill and Dwight Eisenhower. Upon the founder's passing in 1963, leadership of the workshop passed to his son, Araldo Giannoni, who modernized production and expanded the brand into foreign markets, without ever betraying the original artisan spirit. Today, the tradition and secrets of the original workmanship live on thanks to the third generation of the family, Arianna and Alessio Giannoni, who keep the banner of Tuscan artistic majolica flying high around the world.

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