Rosoni Pattern Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Plates, a Numbered Set of Six

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Botanical Grandeur: Piero Fornasetti's Rosoni Plates,
Circa 1970-80s

This is a stunning vintage set of six Piero Fornasetti "Rosoni" (Rosette) … Read more Botanical Grandeur: Piero Fornasetti's Rosoni Plates,
Circa 1970-80s

This is a stunning vintage set of six Piero Fornasetti "Rosoni" (Rosette) pattern porcelain plates, dating from the 1980s. Each plate is a dramatic exercise in trompe-l'œil, featuring a different large, intricately detailed rosette motif printed in striking black and white.

Fornasetti masterfully contrasts the bold, graphic detail of the flower-shaped rosettes with a luxurious, highly reflective gilt ground. This combination—high-contrast graphic art set against opulent gold—is characteristic of Fornasetti's ability to blend classical decorative themes with a modern, surrealist sensibility. The rosettes, numbered 1 through 6, are based on classical architectural and decorative elements, giving the series a timeless, sculptural quality.

Dimensions:
Diameter: 10 1/4 inches (26.035 cm)
Height: 1 inch ( 2.54 cm)

Design: Six different black and white rosette designs (Rosoni), numbered 1-6.

Markings:
Printed in black and white: A flower image with the name ROSONI above the iconic Fornasetti hand and paintbrush motif. Each plate features a number (1-6) indicating its specific version within the set. All plates bear a green German porcelain backstamp.

Condition: Good condition with no rubbing.

Historical Context

The Rosoni series, like many of Fornasetti’s works, draws directly from the vast archive of imagery he meticulously collected throughout his life. His designs frequently recontextualized classical art, architecture, and decorative motifs—such as acanthus leaves, architectural fragments, and rosettes—into modern, usable objects.

Produced later in the artist’s career, the Rosoni plates demonstrate the enduring appeal and continuity of the Fornasetti aesthetic, which continued to thrive long after its post-war debut. These pieces were part of a production line that maintained the founder’s core artistic vision: to take familiar iconography and present it with unexpected, maximalist flair.

Reference
Fornasetti, Barnaba (ed.). Fornasetti: The Complete Universe, Page 617, #171. (Illustrates a set of six different Rosoni examples).

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