RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 25th August
20thC SET OF FOUR "RECIPE" PLATES BY FORNASETTI, COMMISSIONED BY FIAT c.1950
£795.00
A charming and rare set of four porcelain plates, created by Piero Fornasetti in the 1950s, specially commissioned by Fiat to celebrate the culinary and cultural traditions of Turin. Each plate features Fornasetti's unmistakable blend of wit, precision, and visual storytelling, rendered through lithographic decoration and delicate hand painting. The series, titled Specialità Torinesi, exemplifies Fornasetti’s enduring fascination with Italian heritage and his ability to transform everyday objects into works of art. Sought after by collectors, these plates are a fine example of the designer’s mid-century collaborations and his singular creative voice.
Reference Number: B11480