Palm Beach Modern Auctions
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Modern Art & Design

Sat, Feb 23, 2019 12:00PM EST
Lot 102

Piero Fornasetti "Libreria"/"Portico" Folding Screen

Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
Large four-panel "Libreria" room divider has the "Portico con Paesaggio" on reverse. Provenance: Collection of Carole A. Berk, Carole A. Berk, Ltd.
Designer & Manufacturer: Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988)
Markings: no marking(s) apparent
Country of Origin & Materials: Italy; lithographic transfer print over hand-lacquered wood, brass
Dimensions(H,W,D): 71"h, 78"w, 1.25"d

Condition

very good, patina/oxidation to metal, a few scratches and spots of loss to finish, wear consistent with age and light use