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