Live Auction 783820th Century Decorative Art & Design
Christie’s roundel
Lot 95

PIERO FORNASETTI (1913-1988)

UNIQUE COROMANDEL COMMODE, 1962

Closed21 April 2010

Price Realised

GBP 55,250

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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

as previous lot

Specialist note

At the specification of Gigi & Selia Fornasetti, this example uniquely features specially designed brass and ceramic handles.