Fornasetti-Milano - Piero Fornasetti - Umbrella stand/rack - Iron, Brass - 'Micione Soriano' Cat

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Piero Fornasetti’s ‘Micione Soriano’ is a cat-shaped iron and brass umbrella stand made by Fornasetti-Milano in Italy in 2014.

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Description from the seller

Object: Iconic Trompe-l’œil umbrella stand shaped as a sitting tabby cat ("Micione Soriano ")

Manufacturer: Fornasetti Milano
Country of Origin: Italy (Made in Italy)
Year/Collection: 2014
Signature/Numbering: Hand-signed on the base with "N. 1 / 2014" (includes painter's initials)
Material: Hand-printed, lithographed, and lacquered sheet metal on a solid base

Dimensions & Weight:
Height: approx. 79 cm
Width (base): approx. 46 cm
Depth: approx. 18 cm
Weight: approx. 5 kg

Condition:
Excellent, near-mint condition from a private collection. The item was used strictly for indoor decorative purposes.
No significant scratches or chips in the paint on the front. The few small marks are shown in the photos.
The back is completely clean and entirely rust-free.
The original Fornasetti care label on the reverse is fully intact.
Original accessories included: The original, removable green plastic drip tray is present and in perfect condition.

Object: Iconic Trompe-l’œil umbrella stand shaped as a sitting tabby cat ("Micione Soriano ")

Manufacturer: Fornasetti Milano
Country of Origin: Italy (Made in Italy)
Year/Collection: 2014
Signature/Numbering: Hand-signed on the base with "N. 1 / 2014" (includes painter's initials)
Material: Hand-printed, lithographed, and lacquered sheet metal on a solid base

Dimensions & Weight:
Height: approx. 79 cm
Width (base): approx. 46 cm
Depth: approx. 18 cm
Weight: approx. 5 kg

Condition:
Excellent, near-mint condition from a private collection. The item was used strictly for indoor decorative purposes.
No significant scratches or chips in the paint on the front. The few small marks are shown in the photos.
The back is completely clean and entirely rust-free.
The original Fornasetti care label on the reverse is fully intact.
Original accessories included: The original, removable green plastic drip tray is present and in perfect condition.

Details

Era
After 2000
Weight
5 kg
Title additional information
'Micione Soriano' Cat
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Fornasetti-Milano
Designer/artist/maker
Piero Fornasetti
Material
Brass, Iron
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
79 cm
Width
46 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated period
2010-2020
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