Gastronomic Grandeur: Piero Fornasetti's "Assiettes Specialita Vicentine" Plate Series

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Gastronomic Grandeur:
Piero Fornasetti's "Assiettes Specialita Vicentine" Plate Series

Savor the flavor of Italian history and design with this complete … Read more Gastronomic Grandeur:
Piero Fornasetti's "Assiettes Specialita Vicentine" Plate Series

Savor the flavor of Italian history and design with this complete set of six porcelain plates from Piero Fornasetti's "Assiettes Specialita Vicentine" series, created in the 1970s. Numbered 1 through 6, this highly charming and collectible series marries Fornasetti's iconic surrealist style with the rich cultural and culinary heritage of the Vicenza region.

Dimensions: 9 9/16 inches diameter x 1 inch high (24.29 cm diameter)

A Feast for the Eyes and the Mind

Each plate in the series is a meticulously detailed work of art, featuring:

A beautiful architectural drawing of a building from the Vicentine region (the area encompassing parts of the Eastern Alps, Verona, and Vicenza).

A complete recipe in Italian for a specific regional delicacy.

An image of the finished dish being served.

The six regional dishes and their corresponding plate titles are: Cappone Alla Canevera, Paeta Al Malgaragno, Asparagi Di Bassano Con Le Uova, Bigoli Con L'Anatra, Baccalà Alla Vicentina, and Torresani Di Breganze. An elegant gold band encircles the rim of each plate, adding a touch of classic refinement.

Historical Context: Celebrating the Italian Veneto Region

In the 1970s, Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988) was continuing his prolific career, often finding new, ingenious ways to apply his mastery of lithographic decoration to porcelain. This series is a loving homage to the Vicentine Alps and the cultural identity of the surrounding area, named for the city of Vicenza. By focusing on regional specialties (Specialita Vicentine), Fornasetti connects the region's famed Palladian architecture with its celebrated local cuisine.

The mark on the reverse—a printed design of an arched building, "SPECIALITA VICENTINE," the typical Fornasetti hand and paint brush, and "Fornasetti / MILAN / MADE IN ITALY"—authenticates this series. This collection is a perfect example of Fornasetti’s genius for combining graphic wit, architectural admiration, and a celebration of everyday life, making it a unique and delightful addition to any collection.

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