Style of Piero Fornasetti

Sollo Rago Modern Auctions, Lambertville, NJ, October 20, 2001, lot 28

Overall is very good condition. With some minor losses to the paper in the decorative areas concentrated to the edge. Some rubbing and surface scratches. To the reverse there is a 1/8 in. strip of exposed wood extending the height of the box. This is not an issue of condition, but rather inherent in the making. Interior is gold painted with some minor scratches. Box has an elegant decorative latch.
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Please see pages 60-61 for an illustration of this lot.