'Portaombrelli' Trompe L'Oeil Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, c.1990
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Description
A wonderfully bright and colourful 'Portaombrelli' (Umbrellas) trompe l'oeil umbrella stand by the incomparable Piero Fornasetti. One of Piero's most sought-after designs, the 'Portaombrelli' first appeared in the early 1950s, with this example, numbered '3', coming from a limited production in 1992. The umbrella stand retains its original drip tray and rectangular paper label on the reverse.
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More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: Italy Period: 1980-1999 Materials: Painted-Steel, Lithographic Transfers Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. In very good condition with light wear, scratches and a few rust spots, all commensurate with age. Creation Date: 1992 Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century Book References: Literature: Barnaba Fornasetti, Fornasetti - The Complete Universe, Rizzoli, 2010, p460, Illus 3. Dealer Reference #: CG00786 Incollect Reference #: 728825 -
Dimensions
W. 19.29 in; H. 37.4 in; D. 7.87 in; W. 49 cm; H. 95 cm; D. 20 cm;
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