'Musicale' Chair, designed circa 1951, executed circa 1970
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Price Realised USD 3,528
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USD 800 - USD 1,200
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PIERO FORNASETTI (1913-1988)
'Musicale' Chair, designed circa 1951, executed circa 1970
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Overall good condition with scratches and abrasions consistent with age and use. Seat presents with craquelure throughout the lithographically-transferred decoration. Small losses to the lithographically-transferred decoration (largest is approximately 1⁄4 in.) concentrated to the edges of the seat, as to be expected from normal use. Two raised areas (approximately 1⁄4 in. each) on the seat from an incorrect sized screw, not visually distracting. Legs have possibly been replaced at some point in the history of the chair. Painted wooden legs with paint losses and scuffs, mostly on the feet, as to be expected from normal use. Chair legs are uneven and do not sit flush on floor. A favored design by Fornasetti, ready for use and display.
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Lot 55Sale 21489
'Musicale' Chair, designed circa 1951, executed circa 1970PIERO FORNASETTI (1913-1988)Estimate: USD 800 - 1,200
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