Vintage 1950s-60s Piero Fornasetti Italian Red Lacquered Tray With Squashes Pumpkins Gourds

Description

Red lacquered metal tray with printed decorations of squashes, pumpkins, and gourds made in the 1950s-60s by the workshop of … more Red lacquered metal tray with printed decorations of squashes, pumpkins, and gourds made in the 1950s-60s by the workshop of Piero Fornasetti. Includes handpainted coloring. Highly collectible piece by this mid-century Italian master of whimsy and surreal design. Strikingly vivid color and design; would look fantastic on display. Signed on base “FORNASETTI • MILANO • / MADE IN ITALY” with hand and paintbrush logo. See similarly decorated oval trays on pp. 262-263 of Fornasetti: Designer of Dreams by Patrick Mauries.

Condition is very good with light wear. See photos documenting condition.

Length: 19.75 inches
Width: 15.125 inches
Depth: 1.75 inches less