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Circular 'Faux Malachite' Optical Wall Mirror by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, c.1955

Creator: Piero Fornasetti
Offered by: Cupio Gallery

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!

More Information

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.