'Cesto Di Dalie' Trompe L'oeil Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1955
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Description
A 'Cesto Di Dalie' (Basket with Dahlias) trompe l'oeil umbrella stand by the incomparable Piero Fornasetti, Italy. Depicting a colourful basket of cut dahlia flowers, this early 1950s umbrella stand is completely hand-coloured, so each piece is truly unique. In great original condition, the umbrella stand retains its manufacturers label, 'Fornasetti, Milano - Made in Italy'.
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More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: Italy Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Painted Steel, Lithographic Transfer, Hand-Coloured, Lacquer Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Wear, scratches and paint losses to metal areas at rear of umbrella stand. Creation Date: c.1955 Styles / Movements: Modern, Collectible Design, Mid Century Book References: Literature: Fornasetti, The Complete Universe, Barnaba Fornasetti and Mariuccia Casadio, Rizzoli, 2010, p.464, illus.18 Dealer Reference #: CG00571 Incollect Reference #: 727068 -
Dimensions
W. 17.72 in; H. 28.35 in; D. 7.48 in; W. 45 cm; H. 72 cm; D. 19 cm;