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Estate-Sale $25 Cat Sculpture Verified as Mid‑Century Fornasetti Piece

Official authentication turned a $25 impulse buy into a documented example of the Milan design house's mid‑century work.

Overview

  • Jordan, a New Jersey buyer, spotted a Fornasetti stamp on the porcelain cat and submitted photos to the brand’s authentication service.
  • Fornasetti confirmed the sculpture dates to the 1950s–60s and said it was likely handpainted by founder Piero Fornasetti.
  • Comparable Fornasetti cat pieces appear on resale and collector sites for roughly $1,800 to $3,500, based on current listings rather than a formal appraisal.
  • Jordan says she will keep the piece for her home and treat it as a future heirloom rather than seek a sale or auction.
  • She shared the find on TikTok under @le_jordin, where the story drew interest from viewers.