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Vintage Piero Fornasetti Strumenti Musical or Libri Screen

$17,500
£12,985.68
€15,126.54
CA$24,360.13
A$27,127.20
CHF 14,118.21
MX$334,475.09
NOK 179,806.17
SEK 169,000.37
DKK 112,862.73
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About the Item

An iconic mid-size screen depicting a library shelf on one side and musical instruments on the verso. A period example, circa 1954. Measures: 53 1/2" high.
  • Creator:
    Fornasetti (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 53.75 in (136.53 cm)Width: 52 in (132.08 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1954
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. original caster feet. some paint lost on edges,see photo's.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: f84321705127436993fs

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