Porcelain Coaster Mini Plate Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Lina Cavalieri

Description

For your consideration, a decorative porcelain coaster or mini plate from the iconic “Tema e Variazioni” (Themes and Variations) collection designed by the legendary Italian artist and decorator Piero Fornasetti.
The face depicted belongs to Lina Cavalieri, an internationally renowned 19th-century Italian opera singer. Fornasetti famously considered her face to be the ultimate archetype of classical beauty.
This specific variation features her portrait creatively obscured and fragmented by bold, horizontal black and white stripes. It is widely celebrated for its surreal, graphic quality.
Fornasetti created over 400 variations of Cavalieri’s face throughout his career, rendering her portrait onto plates, coasters, trays, and various home decor pieces

Dimensions: 4.25″ Diameter x .5″ H

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Original vintage unrestored condition. Expect signs of vintage wear. Light wear. Not perfect, used.
Overall, good condition. Firm and sturdy.
Curated by AMBIANIC

SKU: ACC08072602