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Rare Complete Set of 12 "Le Oceanidi" Plates by Piero Fornasetti

Creator: Piero Fornasetti
Offered by: soyun k.

Description
Outstanding complete set of 12 'Le Oceanidi' (Oceanids) lithographically printed plates from the mid-1950s, Italy. Each plate tells a story depicting distant and fantastic worlds which feature visionary creatures that are half human, half seashell. Each plate numbered and printed with manufacturer's marks, 'FORNASETTI MILANO MADE IN ITALY' on the reverse.
Since these plates were made only in the mid-1950s, they are rare and even more exceptionally rare as a complete set and very collectible.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	ceramics
Condition:	Good. In excellent original condition and used for display only with some fading consistent with age.
Creation Date:	mid-1950s
Number of Pieces:	8+
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Book References:	B.Fornasetti, M.Casadio, A. Branzi, eds., Fornasetti: The Complete Universe, New York, 2010, p. 612, no. 158
Dealer Reference #:	FOR603
Incollect Reference #:	271783

Dimensions

H.	1 in;	Diam.	8.5 in;
H.	2.54 cm;	Diam.	21.59 cm;

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