Patrick Mauriès, Fornasetti:  Designer of Dreams, London, 1991, p. 167
Brigitte Fitoussi, Piero Fornasetti, New York, 2005, pp. 44, 76

Overall in very good condition. With a minor recent professional restoration to one area of the veneer on the seatback. With one minor chip to the painted edge surface along the edge of the seat back measuring ¼ inch in size, revealing the white surface underneath. With some minor rubbing to the painted decoration and surface scratches to the legs. An early example of the model with black painted wooden legs, which in later versions of the design were changed by Fornasetti to metal.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

This chair has been authenticated by Barnaba Fornasetti.