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'Cesto Di Dalie' Trompe L'oeil Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1955

Description
A 'Cesto Di Dalie' (Basket with Dahlias) trompe l'oeil umbrella stand by the incomparable Piero Fornasetti, Italy. Depicting a colourful basket of cut dahlia flowers, this early 1950s umbrella stand is completely hand-coloured, so each piece is truly unique. In great original condition, the umbrella stand retains its manufacturers label, 'Fornasetti, Milano - Made in Italy'.

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Painted Steel, Lithographic Transfer, Hand-Coloured, Lacquer
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Wear, scratches and paint losses to metal areas at rear of umbrella stand.
Creation Date:	c.1955
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Book References:	Literature: Fornasetti, The Complete Universe, Barnaba Fornasetti and Mariuccia Casadio, Rizzoli, 2010, p.464, illus.18
Dealer Reference #:	CG00571
Incollect Reference #:	727068