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Discover the dazzling & magical world of superbly beautiful hand-made Czech art glass from the 1950s to 1990s with this link:
https://www.bidorbuy.co.za/seller/1252633/Bookfinder
MODERNIST ARCHITECTURAL/SCULPTURAL VASE : EGERMANN
CONTEMPORARY CZECH ART GLASS AT ITS VERY, VERY BEST!
Arguably the most important figure in the world of glass in his day, Friedrich Egermann invented red staining in 1832, thereby raising Bohemian glassmaking to international standards. Notable celebrities, among them Emperor Ferdinand I, frequented both his home and glass-works.
* Dimensions : 295 x 173 x 96 mm
* Weight : 3,643 kg
* Excellent condition : slight signs of use on its base, otherwise brand new.
* The item will be packed to withstand an earthquake!
* You are invited to have a look at all my Czech art glass items on offer and discover the dazzling, magical world of sparkling glass!
* Simply click on 'All Items' (on the top right of this screen) for a selection of more than 300 rare & very beautiful items.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Along with Scandinavia and Italy, Czechoslovakia was one of the leading European producers and exporters of glass across the world during the second half of the 20th Century. The 1950s-70s saw a renaissance in Czech glass design that confirmed and re-established the country's global reputation in this area.
From behind the Iron Curtain, highly talented and exceptionally skilled designers pushed the boundaries of 20th century glass design and produced unique art glass masterpieces that went on to inspire visually stunning ranges and exquisite works of art in sparkling glass.Exported and sold around the world as art glass for the home, these modern and vibrantly coloured designs became enormously successful.
During the last five years or so international tastes and fashions have brought Czech post war art glass very much into vogue once again and hence the renewed appreciation of the glass hierarchy and the public alike. Czech art glass has rapidly been becoming the latest highly sought after additions to prized art glass collections all over the world.
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* This magnificent vase is an original and rare, hand-made Czech art glass vase (and not Italian Murano, Kosta Boda, Orrefors, Flygsfors, Swarovski, Leerdam, Val St Lambert or Lalique studio glass). I personally sourced this beauty from the Czech Republic.