Fornasetti Tema e Variazioni No.21 Ashtray

Fornasetti 's Tema e Variazioni No. 21 ashtray showcases the face of Lina Cavalieri reinterpreted by Piero Fornasetti, transforming an everyday object into an element of great personality.

Made of hand-decorated porcelain, it belongs to the Tema e Variazioni series, famous for its endless variations on the famous opera singer's face. Here, the portrait is complemented by ironic moustaches, which add a playful and theatrical note typical of the artist's style. The round shape and smooth surface make the object practical in use, while the details of the face, highlighted by the contrast between black and white, make it instantly recognizable. It can be displayed alone or combined with other pieces in the series, resulting in interesting and original visual compositions. On the table, on a shelf or on a shelf, the ashtray becomes an element capable of surprising the observer and stimulating curiosity, without losing its functionality. The Theme and Variations No. 21 is a small collector's item that combines irony, imagination and precision of decoration.