(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, retaining branded series brochures, marked underfoot, including: (1) with beads of sweat, motiv no.243; (1) with extended tongue, motiv no.82; 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**

04.17.2026- In my opinion regarding: LOT 1076- original boxes show wear with sparse spotting, bending marks and wear at corners, a UV light examination reveals no chips, cracks or restorations, images remain crips and legible, I note only some slight surface where the foot rim of each, see images, overall no major loss or wear observed

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