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'Portaombrelli' Trompe L'Oeil Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, c.1990

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.

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