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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Casa con colonne umbrella stand, 1950–1960

Piero Fornasetti

Casa con colonne umbrella stand, 1950–1960

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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Fette d'Arancia tray, 1950–1960

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Fette d'Arancia tray, 1950–1960

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Four condiment jars, 1950–1960

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Four condiment jars, 1950–1960

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4 PLATES, from the series

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4 PLATES, from the series "cook plates"..., 1970

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4 PLATES, from the series

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4 PLATES, from the series "cook plates"..., 1970

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PLATE,

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PLATE, "Piscibus" model, 1955

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SET OF 6 PLATES,

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SET OF 6 PLATES, "Cortili" model, Nos. 1 to 6, 1954

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LOT OF 12 RECTANGULAR BOWLS,

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LOT OF 12 RECTANGULAR BOWLS, "Spiedi",..., 1960

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Pair of "Leopardo" Commodes, 2000

Sale Date: June 21, 2017

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Piero Fornasetti Hand Painted and Lithographic...

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Piero Fornasetti Hand Painted and Lithographic...

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Piero Fornasetti Lithographic Transfer Printed...

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Piero Fornasetti Lithographic Transfer Printed...

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Piero Fornasetti Lithographic Transfer Printed...

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Set of Ten Piero Fornasetti Transfer..., 1900–1999

Piero Fornasetti

Set of Ten Piero Fornasetti Transfer..., 1900–1999

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Pair of Piero Fornasetti Lithographed and...

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Pair of Piero Fornasetti Lithographed and...

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Piero Fornasetti Lithographic Transfer Printed...

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Piero Fornasetti Lithographic Transfer Printed...

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Piero Fornasetti Lithographic Transfer Printed...

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Piero Fornasetti Lithographic Transfer Printed...

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Scaletta

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Sale Date: June 12, 2017

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Strumenti Musicali box and plates, two, 1950–1959

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Strumenti Musicali box and plates, two, 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 3, 2017

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Zeus & Hera occasional table

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Zeus & Hera occasional table

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Cammei lamp, 1950–1959

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Cammei lamp, 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 3, 2017

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tobacco jars , two, 1950–1959

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tobacco jars , two, 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 3, 2017

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Balloons occasional table

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Balloons occasional table

Sale Date: June 3, 2017

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Small tray table mounted on castors

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Small tray table mounted on castors

Sale Date: June 8, 2017

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