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Tema E Variazioni n. 363 Bug on Nose Wall Plate The face of the opera singer Lina Cavalieri, the iconic protagonist of countless reinterpretations by Piero Fornasetti, embellishes this hand-decorated porcelain plate which belongs to the series Tema e Variazioni: a true collector's item. You can use it as a wall plate, thanks to the two holes on the back, but also as an artistic ornament for your table. For cleaning, we recommend a damp cloth without any soaps or solvents. Any minor discrepancies between similar creations are the result of craftsmanship and attest to the uniqueness of each product. Material: 100% porcelain decorated for ornamental use only Measurement: 26 cm - 10 inches Diameter As new. No flaws or damages! No original packing present. To hang the Fornasetti plate on the wall use the two holes in the back. Fornasetti is a luxury artistic design company founded in 1940 in Milan by Piero Fornasetti, now run by the founder's son, Barnaba Fornasetti, which is known internationally for the creation of porcelain and handmade decorative objects for the home. The origins of the company lie in the activity of the art printworks that Piero Fornasetti opened in Milan in the 1930s. The "Stamperia d'Arte Fornasetti" enjoyed some success in the Milanese cultural scene; as Raffaele Carrieri wrote in Epoca in 1978: "He was the first to print lithographs of De Chirico in Milan, some considerable time ago". A crucial moment for the foundation of the company was the meeting between Piero Fornasetti and Gio Ponti, in the 1940s, which led to the opening of the Atelier Fornasetti. One of the first successes of the company, and its collaboration with Ponti, was the Architettura trumeau, which was then exhibited at the IX Milan Triennale in 1951, and is now included in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. A great object for collectors of Italian design and architecture from names such as Gabbianelli, Seletti, Alessi, Stilnovo, Armani, Memphis Milano, De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi, Marcantoni, Guccio Gucci, Maurizio Cattelan, Joe Colombo, Ettore Sottsass, Michele De Lucchi, Nathalie Du Pasquier, Matteo Thun, Enzo Mari, Achille Castiglioni, Angelo Mangiarotti, Versace etc. Shipped with great care. Tracked and secured.
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