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Piero Fornasetti ‘Cavalieri’ Waste Paper Basket, c.1950

Creator: Piero Fornasetti
Offered by: Cupio Gallery

Description
A rare ‘Cavalieri’ design waste paper basket by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, c.1950. This early ‘Horsemen’ design depicts a uniformed man on horseback with whip. The lacquered hand-coloured transfer images, along with the solid brass rim, have a lovely patina with only minor signs of use. Signed on the underside, ‘Fornasetti Milano – Made in Italy’, this is a beautiful piece for any Fornasetti aficionado!

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Solid Brass, Lacquer.
Creation Date:	1950
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	328690

Dimensions

H.	11.22 in;	Diam.	10.24 in;
H.	28.5 cm;	Diam.	26 cm;

Message from Seller:

Cupio Gallery, located at Alfie’s Antique Market, 13-25 Church Street, London NW8 8DT, offers a curated selection of twentieth-century decorative items, with a special focus on mid-century Italian design. For inquiries or to discuss your collection, please contact us at hello@cupiogallery.com or call +44 7941 274712.

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