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Cupio Gallery
Alfie’s Antique Market, 13-25 Church Street
London NW8 8DT , England
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Circular 'Faux Malachite' Optical Wall Mirror by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, c.1955
$ 9,400
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Description
A rare faux malachite example of Piero Fornasetti's famous 'pocket-watch' optical wall mirror. This circular brass framed mirror has nine small convex mirrors, all set on a faux malachite background beneath the exterior glass. It hangs from a vintage velvet ribbon and comes complete with its original brass 'dumbbell' mount. Signed on the reverse with the label... 'Fornasetti, Milano - Made in Italy'. A rare collector's piece for any Fornasetti aficionado!
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Documentation: Documented elsewhere (exact item) Origin: Italy Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Brass, Glass, Mirror, Velvet Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. In great vintage condition. Foxing and clouding to mirror, all commensurate with age. Creation Date: c.1955 Styles / Movements: Modern, Collectible Design, Mid Century Book References: Literature: Fornasetti, The Complete Universe, Barnaba Fornasetti, Rizzoli, p.296 Dealer Reference #: CG00560 Incollect Reference #: 763044 -
Dimensions
W. 11.81 in; H. 15.75 in; D. 1.18 in; W. 30 cm; H. 40 cm; D. 3 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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