Fornasetti Rare Large Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1950s Italian Mid - Century Modern
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:45733 | Style: Mid-Century Modern |
Material: Ceramic | Sub-Style: Italian |
Original/Reproduction: Original | Maker: Fornasetti |
This is a beautiful, very large Fornasetti sleeping cat ceramic figure, part of a series of differently-decorated cats produced by Fornasetti in the 1950s-60s. This was the largest size sleeping cat produced in the series, complete with the artist's signature technique of adding surrealistic transfer printed decoration, this time a tangle of brightly colored flowers.
The figure measures 12.5 inches (31.75 cm) lon...g X 7 inches (17.7 cm) wide X 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall. Weighs about 4.2 pounds (1.95 kilos)
Excellent condition, no wear to the decoration, no chips, cracks, crazing or repairs.
Stamped "Fornasetti Milano Made In Italy" and the artist's hand-holding-brush insignia, the number 12 beneath it.
The figure will be very securely packed and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Insurance for the figure's purchase price is included in the shipping for domestic US shipments. Payment is expected at the time of purchase for Buy It Now items, or within 1 day of the auction's completion for auctioned items.
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