Fornasetti Decoupage Playing Cards Watercolour Hats and smell of an authentic

and smell of an authentic racetrack

With vivid descriptions of the sport's thrills and dangers

This beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated volume tells the story of Helleu's vision

w/ horse-motif in turq w/ gold-leaf trim

Original illustration c1950s watercolour for Lanvin of Paris depicting an elaborate bouquet by Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002)

Fornasetti Decoupage Playing Cards Watercolour Hats and smell of an authenticAbstract 'playing cards' watercolor attributed to Piero Fornasetti (1913 1988) DAMA Ex estate of D. D. Ryan (1928 2007) Manhattan socialite, fashion editor at Harper's Bazaar, associate of Halston and a regular on best dressed lists Art Sz: 22 1 2"H x 16 1 4"W Frame Sz: 29 3 4"H x 23 1 2"W