$62,500
Piero Fornasetti
Malachite trumeau
Italy, 1952-1958 lithographic transfer-print on lacquered wood, enameled steel, brass 32 w x 16¼ d x 85¾ h in (81 x 41 x 218 cm)
result: $62,500
Trumeau features two doors concealing six shelves, one drop-front writing surface, three drawers and an illuminated display.
This early work is one of three known examples. Signed with applied metal disc manufacturer's label to drawer: [Fornasetti Milano]. This work has been authenticated by Barnaba Fornasetti.
provenance: Private collection, Dallas | Private collection | Sotheby's, New York, Important 20th Century Design , 18 December 2013, Lot 198 | Private collection
literature: Fornasetti: The Complete Universe , Fornasetti et al., pg. 348 Fornasetti: Designer of Dreams , Mauries, pg. 179 Piero Fornasetti: A Conversation Between Philippe Starck and Barnaba Fornasetti , Fitoussi, pg. 24
Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2015-06-11
