VTG Giovanni Girardi Italy Ceramic Figurine 442 J.J.C. Mid For Sale

ITEM SPECIFICS: - Brand/Artist: Giovanni Girardi - Studio/Marking: J.J.C. - Mold/Model Number: 442 - Type: Figurine / Sculpture - Material: Ceramic & Porcelain - Style: Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Pottery - Subject: Gitana / Gypsy Dancer - Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959 - Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy - Features: Hand Painted, Gold Gilt Accents, Signed Base DESCRIPTION: Up for sale is a rare, beautifully preserved mid-century Italian ceramic figurine sculpted by the renowned artist Giovanni Girardi. This intricate piece depicts a \"Gitana\" (Gypsy dancer) in an elegant, sweeping pose. The figurine features a voluminous white skirt adorned with vibrant, hand-painted pink, purple, and yellow floral motifs, heavily highlighted with gold gilt trim. She wears a dark green vest, carries a distinctive pink and black gloss vessel under her arm, and drapes a delicate pink beaded rosary over her hand. This sculpture showcases the movement, high-gloss glazing, and dramatic craftsmanship characteristic of Girardi\'s coveted mid-century work. BASE MARKINGS: The underside is hand-marked in black/gold glaze script: \"J.J.C. / 442 / ITALY\". Model 442 identifies its place in Girardi\'s limited studio production run, distributed via the premium mid-century export house J.J.C. CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition. The glaze remains highly vibrant with a gorgeous gloss finish. No major cracks, breaks, or visible restorations. Please carefully inspect all high-resolution photos as they serve as the primary description of cosmetic condition, showing any minor, age-appropriate wear or factory glaze imperfections inherent to vintage Italian pottery. MEASUREMENTS: - Height: [14\"] inches - Width: [13] inches - Weight: [4.78 lbs / oz SHIPPING, PACKAGING, & INSURANCE: This is an exceptionally fragile, high-value mid-century Italian ceramic sculpture. To ensure its safe arrival, it will be packaged using a strict professional \"double-box\" method: 1. The figurine will be wrapped in multiple layers of heavy-duty bubble wrap, ensuring all delicate edges, fingers, and dress ruffles are completely cushioned. 2. It will be placed into a sturdy inner box filled tightly with packing peanuts to prevent any movement. 3. That inner box will then be nested inside a larger, heavy-duty shipping box surrounded by at least 2 inches of additional impact-absorbing material on all sides. Fully insured shipping with tracking will be