Collectors and interior design enthusiasts, take note: elevate your walls or display cases with these authentic plates from the renowned Fornasetti Milano factory. From the legendary « Tema e Variazioni » collection, each piece poetically, humorously, and surrealistically features the face of Italian opera singer Lina Cavalieri, who became Piero Fornasetti's ultimate muse.

⚠️ NOTE: Plates are sold individually. Please select your desired number when ordering.

Each plate is made of fine porcelain, hand silk-screened in Milan (Italy), and features a high-end golden spring wall hanging support (removable) on the back.

THE DESIGNS

Option 1: N° 78 – The Veil

Description: Lina Cavalieri's face mysteriously magnified behind a delicate black mesh veil. A graphic design of timeless elegance.

Option 2: N° 235 – The Pivoted Gaze

Description: A bold and hypnotic close-up of the face, pivoted 90° horizontally, emphasizing the geometric modernity of the framing.

Option 3: N° 250 – The Kinetic Sequence

Description: A rare optical and kinetic variation, repeating the muse's profile in a succession of shadows and pointillist patterns evoking a film strip.

Option 4: N° 288 – Memento Mori (Skull)

Description: A surreal and powerful work where the perfect face is blended, in a perfect horizontal cut, with an anatomical skull treated in an antique engraving style.

Option 5: N° 3 – Silence ("Shhh")

Description: One of the most sought-after and poetic variations in the series. The face conveys a mysterious calm, with the index finger placed vertically on the lips.

Option 6: N° 100 – The Veiled Face with Tearful Eyes

Description: A variation of great melancholic poetry. The upper part of the muse's face is enveloped in a fluid and transparent drapery, while a delicate tear is superbly stylized at the corner of her left eye. A rare design of remarkable sensitivity.

Option 7: N° 379 – The Gaze with Sunglasses

Description: A resolutely modern, bold variation with a touch of pop humor. Lina Cavalieri's face is adorned with imposing black and white sunglasses, whose lenses geometrically reflect the lines of her own gaze. A powerful graphic contrast.

Specifications

Designer: Piero Fornasetti

Origin: Fornasetti - Milano, Made in Italy (Official brand stamp on the back of each piece)

Material: Fine porcelain

Diameter: Standard (approximately 26 cm)

Mounting system: Included and installed (invisible front-facing metal wall mount)

Condition: New

💡 The Gallerist's Style Tip

"The strength of a Fornasetti plate lies in its decorative versatility. On its own, it dresses up a pillar or a narrow wall section with the impact of a master painting. Combined as a diptych or triptych (for example, by pairing the delicacy of the Veil N°78 with the graphic force of the Memento Mori N°288), they create a surreal art wall that immediately captivates the eye. An absolute must-have to combine with teak furniture or on a dark wall for maximum contrast."

Do not hesitate to contact us for any questions or if you wish to purchase multiple models to combine shipping costs.