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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Cinque scatole anni '60, 1960–1969

Piero Fornasetti

Cinque scatole anni '60, 1960–1969

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Gettacarte 'Profili di donne' anni ‘60, 1960–1969

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Gettacarte 'Profili di donne' anni ‘60, 1960–1969

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Vassoio anni '60, 1960–1969

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Vassoio anni '60, 1960–1969

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Busto di Moro' anni '50, 1950–1959

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Busto di Moro' anni '50, 1950–1959

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Gatto accovacciato Japonico' anni '60, 1960–1969

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Gatto accovacciato Japonico' anni '60, 1960–1969

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Gatto accovacciato Japonico' anni '60, 1960–1969

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Gatto accovacciato Japonico' anni '60, 1960–1969

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Busto di Moro' anni '50, 1950–1959

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Busto di Moro' anni '50, 1950–1959

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Gettacarte 'Profili di donne' anni ‘60, 1960–1969

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Gettacarte 'Profili di donne' anni ‘60, 1960–1969

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Vassoio anni '60, 1960–1969

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Vassoio anni '60, 1960–1969

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Cinque scatole anni '60, 1960–1969

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Cinque scatole anni '60, 1960–1969

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"Série Adam" Suite de douze assiettes

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'Geometrico Bruno' dining table, 1955

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'Geometrico Bruno' dining table, 1955

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Floor lamp, 1996

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Floor lamp, 1996

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Early 'Leopardo' chest of drawers, 1953

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Early 'Leopardo' chest of drawers, 1953

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Floor lamp

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Early 'Leopardo' chest of drawers, 1953

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Early 'Leopardo' chest of drawers, 1953

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Sei piatti della serie 'Specialità Vicentine'., 1966

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Sei piatti della serie 'Specialità Vicentine'., 1966

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Sei piatti della serie 'Specialità Vicentine'., 1966

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Sei piatti della serie 'Specialità Vicentine'., 1966

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"Série Adam" Suite de douze assiettes

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Farfalle wastepaper basket, 1960

Piero Fornasetti

Farfalle wastepaper basket, 1960

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Set of thirty eight plates, 1960–1970

Piero Fornasetti

Set of thirty eight plates, 1960–1970

Sale Date: November 21, 2023

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Le Arpie Gentili (Les harpies gentilles)..., 1960

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Le Arpie Gentili (Les harpies gentilles)..., 1960

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SERVICE À CAFÉ Grande Antico (Grand ancien), , 1960

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SERVICE À CAFÉ Grande Antico (Grand ancien), , 1960

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Le Arpie Gentili [Les harpies gentilles]..., 1960

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Le Arpie Gentili [Les harpies gentilles]..., 1960

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