Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Ceramic Small Plates - Set of Three

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This set of three ceramic plates in the Fornasetti Tema e Variazioni style presents the designer's iconic recurring face motif … Read more This set of three ceramic plates in the Fornasetti Tema e Variazioni style presents the designer's iconic recurring face motif in three distinct, evocative variations. The first plate captures a serene visage with closed eyes and softly parted lips, rendered in crisp black outline against a cool pale-blue ground, evoking quiet repose. The second depicts the same face overlaid with a fine, diamond-pattern lattice veil, its crosshatched texture creating an air of mystery while the eyes remain visible and alert beneath the mesh. The third shows the face emerging from a swirl of stylized clouds that drift across the brow and chin, softening the features into something dreamlike and surreal. Each design is printed with exceptional graphic precision, the fine linework and dot-shading typical of Fornasetti's transfer-printed technique remaining crisp and high-contrast. The glossy ceramic surface enhances the imagery's clarity, and all three plates share a cohesive circular form and scale, designed to be displayed together as a unified visual narrative.

Display this trio on a wall-mounted plate rack, prop them along a shelf, or use them as accent pieces atop stacked tableware. They complement Mid-Century Modern, Surrealist, Eclectic, Postmodern, and Contemporary interiors. To care for them, hand wash gently with mild soap and a soft cloth, avoid abrasive scrubbing that could dull the printed design, and refrain from microwave or dishwasher use if displaying rather than serving. Measurements: each plate is 3.75 inches wide, 3.75 inches deep, and 0.5 inches high. Condition is excellent, with an original finish intact and no visible chips, cracks, or repairs. Add this evocative trio to your collection today. See less