Ceramic and Fabric Wall Coat Rack attributed to Fontana Borsani, 1950s

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Rare and prestigious wall-mounted coat rack of Italian modernist design, attributed to the celebrated collaboration between Osvaldo Borsani and Lucio … Read more Rare and prestigious wall-mounted coat rack of Italian modernist design, attributed to the celebrated collaboration between Osvaldo Borsani and Lucio Fontana and dating back to the 1950s.

· Subject and Style: Slender, single-module vertical structure covered in midnight blue fabric, finished with brass studs and enhanced by a sculptural coat rack in textured polychrome majolica with a plastic and informal relief.

· Material and Finish: Fabric-covered wooden panel with brass hardware and fixing screws; sculptural ceramic tile glazed at high temperature in shades of yellow, black, and turquoise; back features the original wooden frame with metal bracket for wall mounting.

· Ideal for: Stately entrances, professional studios, design galleries, and collectors of the Borsani-Fontana artistic duo and 20th-century Italian art.

Technical Details and Condition:

· Type: Single wall-mounted coat rack / Wall-mounted entrance panel.

· Style / Attribution: Modernism / Italian design, attributable to Osvaldo Borsani (frame) and Lucio Fontana (majolica sculpture).

· Materials: Wood, fabric, glazed majolica ceramic, brass.

· Period: Attributable to the 1950s (20th Century / Vintage).

· Dimensions: Width 32.5 cm, Height 159.5 cm, Panel thickness 2 cm, Total thickness with ceramic sculpture 7 cm.

· Condition: Good overall vintage condition, in its original state as found. The ceramic sculpture is intact, sound, and free of chips or damage; the back frame is made of sturdy, solid wood; the upholstery fabric shows normal, minor signs of age and use, consistent with its age and historical significance, as found and shown in the photos.

Please note that any white areas in the photo shoot are due to reflections from artificial lighting used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

The item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.
This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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