Lot Essay
Two of these patterns, "Case" and "Alghe Marine", appear on the front and back of the "Paglia di Vienna" chair, the previous lot in this sale.
PIERO FORNASETTI, CIRCA 1950S
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A TRANSFER-PRINTED MASONITE PANEL
Piero Fornasetti, circa 1950s
Rectangular, depicting six gold friezes against a black ground, comprising "Alghe Marine", "Case", "Personaggi Delle Carte da Gioco", "Veliero", "Silhouette Carrozza", and "Sedia Incannett", each designs for the backrests of chairs, with paper labels
33 x 20in. (83.8 x 51.4cm.)
Piero Fornasetti, circa 1950s
Rectangular, depicting six gold friezes against a black ground, comprising "Alghe Marine", "Case", "Personaggi Delle Carte da Gioco", "Veliero", "Silhouette Carrozza", and "Sedia Incannett", each designs for the backrests of chairs, with paper labels
33 x 20in. (83.8 x 51.4cm.)