Piero Fornasetti

(Italian, 1913–1988)

Piero Fornasetti was an Italian engraver, interior decorator, and artist. Born on November 10, 1913 in Milan, Italy, he attended and was later expelled from the city’s Brera Art Academy. He was later expelled again—this time from Italy altogether—during World War II, and went on to develop as an artist in Switzerland. Fornasetti is known for using a swath of fanciful motifs such as the sun, moon, playing cards, animals, and other Surrealist imagery. He is best known for the recurring face of opera singer Lina Cavalieri, using her image across numerous works, including a series of 350 individual plates. Most of the artist’s pieces are executed in black and white—the total number of his designed objects are in the tens of thousands. Fornasetti’s other notable talent was for interior design, creating whimsical items such as umbrella stands and dressers, as well as full rooms such as the Casino Remo’s famous “Zodiac Suite,” where the walls are intricately decorated with all the creatures of the zodiac. In 1959, Fornasetti received a Neiman Marcus Award for “distinguished service in the field of fashion.'” He died on October 9, 1988 in Milan, Italy.

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Busto di moro, 1950–1959

Piero Fornasetti

Busto di moro, 1950–1959

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Servizio di dodici piatti della..., 1960–1969

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Servizio di dodici piatti della..., 1960–1969

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Portaombrelli in metallo decorato a..., 1960–1969

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Portaombrelli in metallo decorato a..., 1960–1969

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Vassoio ovale, 1960–1969

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Vassoio ovale, 1960–1969

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Busto di moro, 1950–1959

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Busto di moro, 1950–1959

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Teatro alla Scala

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Teatro alla Scala

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Buste d'homme et plume, possiblement le poète...

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Buste d'homme et plume, possiblement le poète...

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Set, 1950

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Madrepore, 1960

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Madrepore, 1960

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Madrepore, 1960

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Madrepore, 1960

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Set, 1950

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Gli Ascensori plate, 1975

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Gli Ascensori plate, 1975

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Tray, 1955

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A Piero Fornasetti umbrella stand,..., 1960–1969

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A Piero Fornasetti umbrella stand,..., 1960–1969

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A Piero Fornasetti umbrella stand,..., 1960–1969

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A Piero Fornasetti umbrella stand,..., 1960–1969

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corbeille à papier en tôle et laiton lithographié

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corbeille à papier en tôle et laiton lithographié

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plateau ovale en tôle lithographié à décor en...

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plateau ovale en tôle lithographié à décor en...

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Strumenti da disegno

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Strumenti da disegno

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Strumenti da disegno

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Strumenti da disegno

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Musicale' chair, 1950

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Musicale' chair, 1950

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Set of eight 'Velieri' pattern coasters,..., 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Set of eight 'Velieri' pattern coasters,..., 1960

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Cabinet with 'Panoplie' pattern decoration, 1955

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Cabinet with 'Panoplie' pattern decoration, 1955

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Un vaso in cristallo con decoro di mani e..., 1950

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Un vaso in cristallo con decoro di mani e..., 1950

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An Italian 'Bighe' coffee table, 1950

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An Italian 'Bighe' coffee table, 1950

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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