Piero Fornasetti

Eva Plate Set

Mid 20th Century

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Description

Gold and white Eva plate set, featuring the figures of Adam, on the right with the Serpent at his feet, and Eve, holding the apple on the left.

  • Sold as a set of 12.
  • Designed in 1954.
  • Each stamped EVA/FORNASETTI MILANO/MADE IN ITALY and numbered respectively through 12.

Literature

Patrick Mauriès, Fornasetti: Designer of Dreams, London, 1991, pp. 238-241

Brigitte Fitoussi, Piero Fornasetti: A Conversation between Philippe Starck and Barnaba Fornasetti, New York, 2005, pp. 28-29

Barnaba Fornasetti, ed., Fornasetti: The Complete Universe, New York, 2016, p. 284

Condition Report

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The porcelain surfaces present with scattered light scratches, scuffing and surface soiling consistent with gentle use.

Several plates present with occasional areas of fading and discoloration to the gilded decoration, not visually distracting.

 

Product is used.

Dimensions

Diameter: 10.25 inches / 26.04 cm

Materials

Porcelain

Decorative Style

Modern Style

Country of Origin

Italy

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