Fornasetti ceramic Calendar Plate, depicting the year 1997. Ø 24 cm. It is a decorative porcelain plate, part of a limited edition series produced since 1968. These plates are considered collector's items and are traditionally a Christmas gift. The plate features an illustration of a character in a jester costume holding monthly calendars, with the inscription "1997" in the foreground and greetings in various languages along the rim. Fornasetti is an Italian luxury design brand founded by Piero Fornasetti in 1940. The brand produces a wide range of products, including furniture, wallpaper, lamps, ceramics, and textiles. These products are all characterized by Fornasetti's distinctive style, which is a blend of classicism, surrealism, and humor. Piero Fornasetti was an Italian artist, interior designer, sculptor, and engraver, best known for his extravagant and theatrical designs. His work was inspired by classical Italian art and architecture, as well as the Surrealist movement.
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- Brand: Fornasetti
- Period: 1997