Lot Essay
At the specification of Gigi & Selia Fornasetti, this example uniquely features specially designed brass and ceramic handles.
UNIQUE COROMANDEL COMMODE, 1962
Details
PIERO FORNASETTI (1913-1988)
UNIQUE COROMANDEL COMMODE, 1962
produced by Atelier Fornasetti, the lithographic surfaces gilt-decorated and with hand-sponged finish, the brass pulls with applied 'Fornasetti Sun' medallion, on tapering brass legs
33 in. (84 cm.) high; 39¼ in. (100 cm.) wide; 22¼ in. (56.5 cm.) deep
drawer inset with ivorine label, Fornasetti Milano
UNIQUE COROMANDEL COMMODE, 1962
produced by Atelier Fornasetti, the lithographic surfaces gilt-decorated and with hand-sponged finish, the brass pulls with applied 'Fornasetti Sun' medallion, on tapering brass legs
33 in. (84 cm.) high; 39¼ in. (100 cm.) wide; 22¼ in. (56.5 cm.) deep
drawer inset with ivorine label, Fornasetti Milano
Provenance
as previous lot
Literature
P. Mauriès, ibid., pp. 256-257 (related designs illustrated)
B. Fornasetti, ibid., pp. 382-382 (illustrated)
B. Fornasetti, ibid., pp. 382-382 (illustrated)
Special Notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
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