20th Century Design Online
Description:
Six Piero Fornasetti (Italian, 1913-1988) Decorative Plates, Milan, Italy, c. 1970, five from a series made for Martini and Rossi depicting vermouth production, one from the series, "Cupolas of Italy" depicting the interior of Villa la Rotunda, with boxes and letters of thanks from US Ambassador John Volpe, dia. 9 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600
Wear to gilt lettering on one Matini and Rossi plate.
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Keywords
John Volpe, Piero Fornasetti, Milan, Italy, United States20th Century Design
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