FASCIST ERA ILLUMINATED SIGN

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288. FASCIST ERA ILLUMINATED SIGN | Italian Fascist-era illuminated sign constructed in perforated sheet metal, formed as a stylized fasces with remnants of original red and white painted decoration. The perforated construction allowed the emblem to be illuminated from within, creating a highly visible architectural or public-display symbol associated with the Fascist period in Italy. From the Italian collection of Steno Tonelli. | 37" h. | Scattered surface oxidation, paint loss and wear throughout, with heavier losses to the red and white painted decoration. Perforated metal body remains substantially intact. (Very Good Condition) | $300 - $500

Condition
Scattered surface oxidation, paint loss and wear throughout, with heavier losses to the red and white painted decoration. Perforated metal body remains substantially intact. (Very Good Condition)