Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) Piero Fornasetti 'Tema E Variazioni' Lina Cavalieri Plates, No. 95 & 165
- Price realized
- $480
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $375
- Category
- Fine China and Tableware
- Sold
- May 1, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 1- MAY 2026 "TREASURES FROM THE VAULTS OF A DALLAS DESIGNER"
Lot description
(lot of 2) "Tema e Variazioni (Themes and Variations)" series porcelain plates, retailed by Barney's, New York, with designs after Piero Fornasetti (Italian, 1913-1988), each with depiction of Lina Cavalieri, housed in branded presentation box, (one) retaining branded series brochure, marked underfoot, including: (1) with overlapping medallions, motiv no.165; (1) the singer in a knight's helmet, motiv no.95; each plate: approx 10.25"diam, box: approx 2.25"h, 11.25"w, 11.25"d, 5lbs total Provenance: Treasures from the vaults of a Dallas designer
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.