Metal Janus Two-Faced Bookend by Pietro Fornasetti, 1950s

Pietro Fornasetti, Rare metal bookend from the 1950s (First edition) In the extraordinary creative imagination of Pietro Fornasetti every household object is transformed and embellished with a unique and very special decoration. This is the case of this bookend on which the face of Two-Fronted Janus is imprinted This is the first version, with the patina of time 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

issues arising from misattribution