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Piero Fornasetti Citta di Carte City of Cards Plates in Complete Set of 12

Creator: Piero Fornasetti
Offered by: Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge, Inc

Description
A rare full set of Piero Fornasetti Surreal style plates, "City of Cards", making a complete set of twelve which are printed with polychrome images of buildings made of playing cards against a landscape. One of the most unusual patterns created by Piero Fornasetti's creative mind.

Mark: Citta di Carte, Fornasetti

Reference: Fornasetti: The Complete Universe, Barnaba Fornasetti,
Page 610-611 for examples of design and two preparatory watercolors made in 1950.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Porcelain.
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. very minor odd spot of rubbing on a couple- see photos or ask for extra photos.
Creation Date:	1960
Number of Pieces:	8+
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	553755

Dimensions

H.	1 in;	Diam.	8.25 in;
H.	2.54 cm;	Diam.	20.96 cm;

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