Glass

THE ITEM
This tall graceful beauty by Eisch encapsulates a great deal of skillful detail.

The finely pulled feather detail embodied in the purple glass is a pale turquoise and apricot, beginning at the fluted rim and finishing at the base. The iridescence is a crackled gold at the rim and down the neck before fanning out at the bulb into its multitude of colours.

The size of this piece lends to its presence and it would have no difficulty in being displayed as a standalone piece. The style and decor is as reminiscent of Art Nouveau as it is of Loetz Kralik glass yet still carries the artistic creativity of Eisch, and would suit a room with Vintage, Retro or Art Nouveau inspired decor. 

CONDITION

Very good, no chips or cracks, bears surface wear as expected with age of piece, please see photos as part of condition report. Piece is inscripted with signature of 'Eisch' and dated with '1983'.

MEASUREMENTS
c. 18" / 46 cm tall x c. 5.6" / 15 cm diameter.

Unpackaged weight: c. 1.6 kg / 1,560 g

NOTES
Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY
The glass-making tradition of the Eisch Family has been traced back to Mathias Alesch, born in the Bohemian Forest in 1689 and listed among the employees of a small glassworks there. In December 1952 the first glass was smelted in what was at the time the latest and smallest glassworks in Bavaria. In spite of initial difficulties, by 1956 Eisch glassworks had expanded to a 12-pot furnace.

The full name - Glashütte Eisch, lies at the heart of the Bavarian Forest, it is here that the Eisch family has been producing hand-made glass for over 60 years. Erwin Eisch has been regarded as the founder of the international studio glass movement since the 1960s, with Harvey Littleton as one of the first artists to use glass as a medium of artistic expression.

THE ITEM

This playful, Summery trio of handmade Swedish art glass is by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien (b. 1938 - d. 2018), celebrated artist who specialised in stained glass and decorative painting. 

The dish and flask formed vase is from Hydman-Vallien's 'Pastel' series and all three handmade works are miniatures from Boda's 'Artist Collection'. The Artist Collection concept was introduced to give glass artists the freedom for personal, creative expression and to remove the 'mass produced' feeling. Artist Collection pieces are limited edition studio works, individual to the artist that created them.

The dish and flask formed vase is predominantly crafted from a sweet pink frit that has been blended with lime green and azure blue frit glass. The frit glass technique merges fragments of coloured glass in clear glass to create the closely freckled effect, similar to the drifting within a snow-globe. 

The translucent goblet is also crafted from an opaline white frit glass that has been additionally detailed with a gently corded stem and is finished with the handpainted cobalt blue stripes.

CONDITION

Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs, please refer to photos as part of the condition report. The underside of the base on both pieces is engraved with 'BODA, ARTIST COL, B VALLIEN'. The green bottle is engraved with the number '48010' and the purple bottle is engraved with the number '48008'. The green bottle is also labelled with the 'Handmade, Boda, Sweden' label. 

MEASUREMENTS

- Pink flask vase. Height: c. 2.4" / 6.2 cm x c. 2" / 5.2 cm base diameter. Rim diameter: c. 1.6" / 4 cm.

- Pink dish. Height: c. 1.2" / 3 cm x c. 3.7" / 9.4 cm diameter (across widest point). Base diameter: c. 1.2" /  3 cm. 

- Striped goblet. Height: c. 3.5" / 8.8 cm x c. 1.9" / 4.8 cm diameter (across widest point). Base diameter: c. 1.6" / 4 cm. 

Unpackaged weight (all pieces): c. 0.2 kg / 212 g

NOTES

The glass will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY

Ulrica Hydman-Vallien (b. 1938 - d. 2018)

"Ulrica Hydman-Vallien can certainly not be accused of being ordinary. Her design has had its own style ever since the beginning of her artistic career. Already when Ulrica was 17 years old she became a student at the College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm, and went on to further study in the USA and Mexico.

Throughout her career, she has explored a variety of means of expression. It was only in 1972 that she started as a glass designer at Kosta Boda, where her imagination has been expressed in many ways. Ulrica's hallmark has become the painted glass, which has been very successful for a very long time. Above all, many associate her with the tulips in the series Tulipa, which was launched in the 1990's. The colourful, defined and intense idiom recurs in everything that Ulrica creates for Kosta Boda." 

- source: Kosta Boda

THE ITEM

This elegant handmade work of Swedish art glass is by Bertil Vallien (b. 1938 - ), celebrated glass artist, sculptor, ceramist and designer. 

This particular piece is a miniature of the collectable 'Galaxy' series series from the 'Artist Collection'. The Artist Collection concept was introduced by Vallien to give glass artists the freedom for personal, creative expression and to remove the 'mass produced' feeling. Pieces are limited edition studio works, individual to the artist that created them.

The flask form is composed of a frosted and gold-hued pearlescent neck and the body is overlaid with a mildly iridescent, white frit glass that creates a snow-globe drifting effect. The piece is finished with trailings of scarlet red glass that is also mildly iridescent, the trailings wind around the surface of the body.

CONDITION

Excellent, no chips, cracks or repairs, please do see photos as part of the condition report. The underside of the base is engraved with 'BODA, ARTIST COL, B VALLIEN 78199'. The vase is also labelled with the 'Handmade, Boda, Sweden' label. 

MEASUREMENTS

Height: c. 2.7" / 6.8 cm x c. 2.7" / 6.8 cm in width x depth: 1.4" / 3.5 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 0.1 kg / 133 g

NOTES

Art glass will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY

Born 1938, Bertil Vallien was only 15 when he left home, drawn by the allure of the big city. After a series of occasional jobs, as a window-dresser at one of the main department stores in Stockholm, and as an apprentice in his father's decorating firm, Vallien would eventually decide to become an artist which would lead him into the world of ceramics. The guidance he received in his early career included that of Stig Lindberg - one of Sweden's foremost designers of ceramic art and one of the leading designers for Rörstrand in the 1970's.

A demonstration of Vallien's sand casting process: https://youtu.be/hjW7qoLvwYw

Today, Vallien is one of the most well-known representatives of 20th century Swedish ceramic and art glass design and is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design as well as abroad in the Everson Museum of Art of New York. 

Valiien's works have only become more collectable over the years with sculptures from his Head and Journey (Boat) series fetching up to $20,000 USD. 

THE ITEM
These three beautiful biomorphic pieces are by Czech Zelezny Brod glassworks, also known as Železnobrodské Sklo (ZBS). Zelezny Brod is notably known for their popular free-formed organic vases and bowls, designed by Miloslav Klinger during the 1950s-60s.

These works are not only special in their abstract and organic forms - which gives them additional ability to refract light but the Neodymium, lilac coloured piece also has the ability to colour change. 

The colour changing ability comes from Neodymium, a chemical element which is incorporated into the glass during the crafting process. Neodymium glass is sometimes known as Alexandrite glass and under daylight, the element in the glass is a pale lilac colour. However, under indoor and fluorescent household lighting. the element becomes a pale blue colour. 

The Citrine glass glows in a warm lemon yellow, like bright sunshine and under rays of sunshine, the curvy organic forms of all three works create a mix of candyfloss/cotton candy refraction's which dance across the surfaces. 

CONDITION
Excellent, no chips or cracks or repairs. There is light wear in the form of movement marks on the underside of the bases of the vases which are commensurable with age. Please see photos as part of the condition report. 

MEASUREMENTS
Medium Citrine vase: height c. 7.2" / 18.5 cm x c. 4.5" / 11.5 cm in width (across the widest point) 
Small Neodymium vase: Height c. 5.2" / 13 cm x c. 3.1" / 7.8 cm in width (across the widest point)
Small Citrine  vase: Height c. 5.2" / 13 cm x c. 3.1" / 7.8 cm in width (across the widest point)

Weight (3 pieces): c. 1.8 kg / 1,789 g

NOTES
Vases will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY
Železný Brod is an old glass-producing town founded in the eleventh century. It was originally known as Brod ("ford") or Brodek ("little ford"). Železný ("iron") was added to its name in the fourteenth century, alluding to the town's steelworks. The town's main industry is represented by producers of blow-moulded glass, as well as that of jewellers. The Železný Brod (ZBS) glassworks was created in 1948 as a result of nationalisation, at the time, this was made up of 9 glass factories in the town. ZBS being particularly well known for its free-form organic vases and bowls designed by Miroslav Klinger.

THE ITEM
This beautiful biomorphic piece was designed in 1957 is by Czech art glass designer Frantisek Zemek (b. 1913 - d. 1960). This design is an early example of Zemek's creativity and was deemed important enough to be included by Josef Raban in his landmark book ‘Modern Bohemian Glass’, published in 1963. (- source: Mark Hill) 

This piece is not only special in its abstract and organic bottle form - which gives it additional ability to refract light - it also has the ability to colour change. 

The colour changing ability comes from Neodymium, a chemical element which is incorporated into the glass during the crafting process. Neodymium glass is sometimes known as Alexandrite glass and under daylight, the element in the glass is a pale lilac colour. However, under indoor and fluorescent household lighting. the element becomes a pale blue colour. 

The abstract bottle form of this piece is finished with an accent of clear trailings of glass. The trailing begins at the neck of the vase, winding downwards to curl around the middle of the vase. This elegant piece would suit a room with Mid Century, Modernist or even Contemporary inspired decor.

CONDITION

Excellent, no chips or cracks or repairs. There is mild wear that is commensurate with the age of the piece. Wear is most evident in movement marks and one flake on the underside of the vase's base that is not visible when the vase is upright - please refer to photos as part of the condition report.

MEASUREMENTS
Height c. 7.7" / 19.5 cm x c. 5.1" / 13 cm in width (across the widest point). Base diameter: c. 1.6" / 4 cm. Unpackaged weight: 648 g / 0.7 kg

NOTES
Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY

Frantisek Zemek (b. 1913 - d. 1960) 

"... Zemek is arguably one of the lost great names in 20th-century glass design and was key to the development of hot-worked glass in Czechoslovakia.
Starting his career as a glass cutter for the Inwald group, he went on to study at the Zelezny Brod glass school, and then under the renowned Professor Karel Stipl. He worked at the Chrìbska factory in 1949, followed by the Zelezny Brod factory from 1952-57. He was also concurrently the head designer for the Mstisov factory from 1956-59. His early death in a motorcycle accident in 1960 cut off what looked to be a promising career, given his influence in the 1950s." 

- Source: Mark Hill, British antiques expert

Železný Brod is an old glass-producing town founded in the eleventh century. It was originally known as Brod ("ford") or Brodek ("little ford"). Železný ("iron") was added to its name in the fourteenth century, alluding to the town's steelworks. The town's main industry is represented by producers of blow-moulded glass, as well as that of jewellers. The Železný Brod (ZBS) glassworks was created in 1948 as a result of nationalisation, at the time, this was made up of 9 glass factories in the town. 

THE ITEM

This beautifully warm work of handmade Swedish art glass is by Bertil Vallien (b. 1938 - ), celebrated glass artist, sculptor, ceramist and designer. 

This piece is a miniature from the collectable 'Antikva' series from the 'Artist Collection'. The Artist Collection concept was introduced by Vallien to give glass artists the freedom for personal, creative expression and to remove the 'mass produced' feeling. Pieces are limited edition studio works, individual to the artist that created them.

The body of the bowl is crafted from a warm, golden yellow frit glass. The frit glass technique merges fragments of coloured glass with clear glass to create the closely freckled effect, similar to the drifting within a snow-globe. The rim of the bowl is made of cornflower blue frit glass, with the frits of blue being elongated to create a streaked effect. The piece is finished with a ring of clear glass for the foot, which lightly elevates it. 

CONDITION

Excellent, no chips, cracks or repairs, please do see photos as part of the condition report. The underside of the base on both pieces is engraved with 'BODA, ARTIST COL, B VALLIEN, 51834' The bowl is also labelled with the 'ARTIST, BODA COLLECTION' label. 

MEASUREMENTS

Height: c. 2.4" / 6 cm x c. 4" / 10.2 cm rim diameter. Base diameter: c. 1.9" / 4.8 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 0.3 kg / 298 g

NOTES

Glass will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY

Born 1938, Bertil Vallien was only 15 when he left home, drawn by the allure of the big city. After a series of occasional jobs, as a window-dresser at one of the main department stores in Stockholm, and as an apprentice in his father's decorating firm, Vallien would eventually decide to become an artist which would lead him into the world of ceramics. The guidance he received in his early career included that of Stig Lindberg - one of Sweden's foremost designers of ceramic art and one of the leading designers for Rörstrand in the 1970's.

A demonstration of Vallien's sand casting process: https://youtu.be/hjW7qoLvwYw

Today, Vallien is one of the most well-known representatives of 20th century Swedish ceramic and art glass design and is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design as well as abroad in the Everson Museum of Art of New York. 

Valiien's works have only become more collectable over the years with sculptures from his Head and Journey (Boat) series fetching up to $20,000 USD. 

THE ITEM

This delicious duo of handmade Swedish art glass is by Bertil Vallien (b. 1938 - ), celebrated glass artist, sculptor, ceramist and designer. 

The pair are miniatures from the collectable 'Antikva' series from the 'Artist Collection'. The Artist Collection concept was introduced by Vallien to give glass artists the freedom for personal, creative expression and to remove the 'mass produced' feeling. Pieces are limited edition studio works, individual to the artist that created them.

The sea-green hexagonal bottle vase is crafted from a combination of sea-green and lime-green frit glass. The frit glass technique merges fragments of coloured glass in clear glass to create the closely freckled effect, similar to the drifting within a snow-globe. The piece is finished with pale blue frit glass neck. 

The grape purple gourd bottle vase is also crafted from frit glass, a combination of grape/amethyst purple and freckles of sapphire blue. The sapphire blue frit glass is used to create the neck to complete the piece. 

CONDITION

Excellent, no chips, cracks or repairs, please do see photos as part of the condition report. The underside of the base on both pieces is engraved with 'BODA, ARTIST COL, B VALLIEN'. The green bottle is engraved with the number '48010' and the purple bottle is engraved with the number '48008'. The green bottle is also labelled with the 'Handmade, Boda, Sweden' label. 

MEASUREMENTS

Green hexagonal bottle. height: c. 4" / 10.3 cm x c. 1.6" / 4 cm base diameter. 

Purple gourd bottle: height: c. 2.4" / 6 cm x c. 2" / 5 cm diameter (across widest point). Base diameter: c. 1.2" / 3 cm. 

Unpackaged weight (both pieces): c. 0.2 kg / 170 g

NOTES

The glass will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY

Born 1938, Bertil Vallien was only 15 when he left home, drawn by the allure of the big city. After a series of occasional jobs, as a window-dresser at one of the main department stores in Stockholm, and as an apprentice in his father's decorating firm, Vallien would eventually decide to become an artist which would lead him into the world of ceramics. The guidance he received in his early career included that of Stig Lindberg - one of Sweden's foremost designers of ceramic art and one of the leading designers for Rörstrand in the 1970's.

A demonstration of Vallien's sand casting process: https://youtu.be/hjW7qoLvwYw

Today, Vallien is one of the most well-known representatives of 20th century Swedish ceramic and art glass design and is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design as well as abroad in the Everson Museum of Art of New York. 

Valiien's works have only become more collectable over the years with sculptures from his Head and Journey (Boat) series fetching up to $20,000 USD. 

THE ITEM

This duo of Modernist, handblown Swedish art glass vases is by Bertil Vallien (b. 1938 - ), celebrated glass artist, sculptor, ceramist and designer. 

The pair are miniatures from the popular 'Rainbow' series. The body's of both pieces has the external layer of tightly freckled white glass, giving them the semi-matte decor.

Overlaid on both sides of each vase are colourful, translucent glass threads, these threads are hand applied, which makes every piece unique. 

CONDITION

Excellent, no chips, cracks, flakes or repairs. However, please do refer to photos as they are part of the condition report. Both vases are labelled with the 'BODA, c. KOSTA BODA AB SWEDEN' label. 

Oval Vase: The underside of the base is engraved with 'BODA, B VALLIEN, 48223'.

Tube Vase: The underside of the base is engraved with 'BODA, B VALLIEN, 48225'.

MEASUREMENTS

Oval Vase: Height: c. 3" / 7.5 cm x c. 3.1" / 8 cm in width x depth: 2.2" / 5.5 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 0.2 kg / 175 g

Tube Vase: Height: c. 3.3" / 8.5 cm x c. 2.8" / 7.1 cm in width x depth: 1.8" / 4.5 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 0.2 kg / 216 g

NOTES

Glass will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY

Born 1938, Bertil Vallien was only 15 when he left home, drawn by the allure of the big city. After a series of occasional jobs, as a window-dresser at one of the main department stores in Stockholm, and as an apprentice in his father's decorating firm, Vallien would eventually decide to become an artist which would lead him into the world of ceramics. The guidance he received in his early career included that of Stig Lindberg - one of Sweden's foremost designers of ceramic art and one of the leading designers for Rörstrand in the 1970's.

A demonstration of Vallien's sand casting process: https://youtu.be/hjW7qoLvwYw

Today, Vallien is one of the most well-known representatives of 20th century Swedish ceramic and art glass design and is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design as well as abroad in the Everson Museum of Art of New York. 

Valiien's works have only become more collectable over the years with sculptures from his Head and Journey (Boat) series fetching up to $20,000 USD. 

DESCRIPTION

This stunning work of sculpted art glass is by Jane Charles, one of the leading British contemporary glass artists. 

Multiple techniques have been utilised in the creation of this piece. Techniques include Sandblasting to create the smoothly frosted exterior and the cutting of the sides to create the faceted effect, as well as creating a 'window' into the layers of captured flowing motion within the piece. 

A BIT OF HISTORY

Jane Charles (b. 1961 - ) 

Charles was born in Edinburgh, UK and is a leading contemporary glassmaker in the UK. "Her inspiration comes from working with molten glass together with the shapes, colours and moods of the natural world. She has been producing a wide range of exquisite sculptural pieces, perfume bottles, paperweights, bowls and vases since setting up her first studio in Scotland in 1987." - source: Bircham Gallery, UK. 

Charles has exhibited widely, such as at the Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh, UK, Museum of Modern Art in Brazil, Geneva Arts Centre in Switzerland,  Kunst Museum in Germany, Bonhams and Liberty's in London, UK. 

Her work can be found in public and private collections throughout the world, and she is a member of the Crafts Council list of selected makers.

CONDITION

Excellent. No chips, cracks, repairs - please see photos as part of the condition report. The underside of the vase base is signed with Charle's 'Jane Charles' signature. 

MEASUREMENTS
c. 5.9 " / 15 cm tall x c. 2.8" / 7 cm width (across widest point). Base diameter: c. 1.2" / 3 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 1 kg / 963 g

NOTES
Glass will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

THE ITEM

This beautiful work of Modernist sculpted art glass is designed by glass artist, designer and artist Jiří Šuhájek (b.1943 -) for Czech Crystalex Novy Bor glassworks. Šuhájek is recognised for his sculptural and contemporary glass designs which highlight colour and unique forms.

The form of this dish is softly organic yet substantial, with mildly exaggerated curves which creates multiple effects in how the glass interacts with light; from magnifying to refracting to prismatic. 

Captured within the clear glass casing of the dish and using the commonly known Sommerso technique are colours evocative of the oil paintings of Monet's Gardens. There is a marbled welling of colour towards the tip of the dish, it's shape reminiscent of a leaf or a jellyfish. The colour palette is an overlaying of opaque and translucent yellow, white and pink, the colours captured during its moments of blending and merging. 

An excellent work of art glass to complement a collection or displayed standalone for an ethereal pop of colour. 

CONDITION

Excellent. No chips or cracks. Commensurable with the age of the piece, there is negligible wear that is most prominent in movement marks and two tiny fleabites to the underside of the base. Please refer to photos as part of the condition report.

MEASUREMENTS

Height c. 2.2" / 5.5 cm x c. 6.3" / 16 cm width (across the widest point). Base diameter: c. 1.8" / 4.5 cm. Weight c. 0.9 kg / 920 g

NOTES

Dish will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

 A BIT OF HISTORY

Jiří Šuhájek (b. 1943 -) graduated from the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague in 1971 in the studio of Professor Stanislav Libenský.

Šuhájek's design is highly acclaimed at home and abroad, receiving many awards from prestigious events abroad as well as a number of major design awards from the Ministry of Industry and Design Center of the Czech Republic. He has had numerous exhibitions and is represented in art collections of major galleries and museums from England to the United States to Japan. 

During Šuhájek's career, he has held positions such as Artistic Director of BAG Glassworks at Barovier and Toso, working at Venini Glassworks as well as Designer and Artist at Moser Glassworks.

THE ITEM
This stunning work of mid-century, Czech Modernist art glass is designed by Maria Stahlikova (b. 1922 - ) during her time at Skrdlovice glassworks. 

This sculpted piece of deep cinnamon and glacial blue has a smoothly rising and falling form that is very well balanced. The glass is of high quality, glossy and smooth and shaped into the rare three-horned design. 

This piece would be well suited to a room with Modernist, Contemporary or even Industrialist theme inspired decor.

CONDITION
Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs, there are a few movement marks to the underside of the base that is commensurable with age - please see photos as part of the condition report. 

MEASUREMENTS
c. 2.6" / 6.5 cm tall from its tallest point x c. 8.2" / 21 cm wide across its widest point. Weight: c. 950g / 1 kg

NOTES
Dish will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.

A BIT OF HISTORY
Škrdlovice is one of the 20th century’s greatest forgotten glass companies. For decades, the company was hidden from the world behind the Iron Curtain, and the major contribution it made to 20th-century glass design is only now being uncovered and reappraised by design historians and collectors.

Founded in 1942, in the midst of the Second World War, by the enterprising and talented glass master Emanuel Beránek, the company’s earliest designs were produced using waste broken glass, peat to fire the furnaces - and a huge amount of raw talent and sheer determination. 'Beránek Glass' was nationalised during communist rule in 1948 and became Škrdlovice glassworks.

The factory closed in 2008 and no longer exists: with armies of collectors internationally now snapping up the magnificent items of innovative design produced by them, their high-quality art glass is rapidly becoming harder to find and more collectable by the day.

THE ITEM

This superb and highly skilled work of Swedish design is a sculpted Op Art art glass bowl by Hanne Dreutler (b. 1942 - d. 2009), glass artist and silversmith. Dreutler's career included an important contribution to the art glass field in the excelling at a technique called Graal glass.

This particular piece bears vivid threads of vermilion red interwoven with deep cornflower blue, the visual overlapping of the lines creates the Op Art illusion and crosshatch effect. This net-like effect is suspended in a curved and clear glass form. 

CONDITION

Good, no cracks. There are mild scratches and abrasion that does not significantly impact display - please see photos as part of the description. The underside base of the bowl is marked with the Studio Åhus mark and signed with the inscription 'STUDIO ÅHUS SWEDEN 2000 HD 42'

MEASUREMENTS

c. 5.1" / 13 cm tall (from base to rim) x c. 8.9" /  22.5 cm in length x c. 7.2" / 18.2 cm width (across widest point. 

Unpackaged weight:  3.7 kg / 3,654 g

NOTES

Bowl will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY

Hanne Dreutler / Studio Ahus 
Hanne ( Hannelore ) Margarete Dreutler (b. 1942 - d. 2009) in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany was a German-Swedish glass artist and silversmith.

Dreutler studied at the Kunst Hochschule during 1959 in Basel, Switzerland, after which she studied at the College of Arts in Stockholm in 1961 training as an industrial designer and silversmith. Her qualifying piece of silver in 1967 was awarded the bronze medal and during that year, she worked as an independent silversmith in Stockholm.

She would go on to work for the Målerås and Flygsfors glassworks from 1968. In 1971, Dreutler moved to Kosta Boda where she would meet Arthur Zirnsack, and both would work under Vicke Lindstrand. Dreutler and Zirnsack married and the couple started their own glassworks, Studio Åhus in 1977. The glassworks specialised in the famous traditions of Scandinavian glass art and Lindstrand worked at Ahus after he retired from Kosta Boda.

Dreutler's career included an important contribution to the art glass field, in the excelling at a technique called Graal glass. Graal glass is the cutting and engraving to reveal different colours of a blown glass bubble that consists of one or more layers of coloured glass overlaid on clear glass. The bubble is reheated and re-blown to the final shape of the object. The invention of this difficult technique was considered the 'holy grail' of glassblowing - hence the name ('graal' is Swedish for grail).

Dreutler's achievements include representation at the Stockholm National Museum, the granting of Studio Ahus' appointment to the King of Sweden in 1993 and in 1999, the awarding of the Kristianstad Municipality's cultural prize. 

THE ITEM

This beautiful work of Modernist sculpted art glass is designed by glass artist, designer and artist Jiří Šuhájek (b.1943 -) for Czech Crystalex Novy Bor glassworks. Šuhájek is recognised for his sculptural and contemporary glass designs which highlight colour and unique forms.

The form of this vase is softly organic yet substantial, with mildly exaggerated curves which creates multiple effects in how the glass interacts with light; from magnifying to refracting to prismatic. 

Captured within the clear glass casing of the vase, using the commonly known Sommerso technique are colours evocative of the paintings of Monet's Gardens. There is a transparent Cyan blue well of colour which begins from centre of the vase's hollow and continues to the base of the vase. The vase further features another highlight of colour, it's shape reminiscent of a leaf or a flower bud and coloured in an overlaying of opaque and translucent yellow, white and pink

An excellent work of art glass to complement a collection or displayed standalone for an ethereal pop of colour. 

CONDITION

Excellent. No chips or cracks. There is negligible age and use wear that is most prominent in movement marks to the underside of the base and is commensurable with age - please refer to photos as part of the condition report.

MEASUREMENTS

Height c. 5.9" / 15 cm x c. 4.5" / 11.5 cm width (across the widest point). Base diameter: c. 2.1" / 5.3 cm. Weight c. 1.7 kg / 1,709 g

NOTES

Glass will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

 A BIT OF HISTORY

Jiří Šuhájek (b. 1943 -) graduated from the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague in 1971 in the studio of Professor Stanislav Libenský.

Šuhájek's design is highly acclaimed at home and abroad, receiving many awards from prestigious events abroad as well as a number of major design awards from the Ministry of Industry and Design Center of the Czech Republic. He has had numerous exhibitions and is represented in art collections of major galleries and museums from England to the United States to Japan. 

During Šuhájek's career, he has held positions such as Artistic Director of BAG Glassworks at Barovier and Toso, working at Venini Glassworks as well as Designer and Artist at Moser Glassworks.

THE ITEM
This superb work of Modernist sculpted art glass is by Czech glassworks Chribska. The design is attributed glass artist and Chribska Chief Designer Josef Hospodka (b. 1923 - d. 1989) who specialised in sculptural blown glass designs. 

Organic in form with softly exaggerated curves, this piece has a rare shape that could be regarded as an abstract heart that is open or collared at the apex. Captured at the core of this piece rich well of cranberry pink that becomes paler and translucent towards the centre of the clear glass. Blown into the pink is swell of pale pistachio green that extends to the 'neck' or 'collar' of the piece. The work is finished with a band or 'collar' of opaque white that is trimmed with a deep green. 

An excellent work of art glass to complement a collection or displayed standalone for a pop of vibrant colour. 

CONDITION

Very Good. There is negligible age and use wear that is most prominent in movement marks to the underside of the base and is commensurable with age - please refer to photos as part of the condition report.

MEASUREMENTS
Height c 4.7" /  12 cm x c. 6.1" / 15.5 cm width (across the widest point) x c. 2" / 5 cm depth. Weight c. 1.0 kg / 1,000 g

NOTES
Glass will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY
Glassworks Chřibská, whose logo shows the date 1414, is considered to be the oldest glassworks in the world and was operated without interruption for almost six centuries. The glassworks full name Sklarna Chribska was based in the Czech Republic and known for their sculptural art glass vases and bowls, they remained in production until very recently. Chribska became part of the Borske Sklo National Corporation during the 1950s.

Josef Hospodka (1923-89) studied at the State School for Graphic Arts in Prague from 1938-40, followed by the School for Decorative Arts in Prague from 1940-45 under Professor Holecek. He was the head of the glass cutting department at the Specialised School for Glassmaking at Novy Bor from 1945-51, headmaster at the Chribskà glassworks training school from 1951-58, and head designer at the Borské Sklo glassworks from 1858-60, and from 1964-70. He is best known for his many highly successful and prolifically produced colourful and curving hot-worked designs produced for Chribskà, of which he was a director from 1960-64.

Hospodka is best known at Chribská for his brightly coloured organic forms designed from the mid-1950s-60s and inspired by glass produced on Murano. However, he was considerably more inventive, and utilised fully the hot-working talents of the glassmakers at Chribská." 

- Source: Mark Hill 

THE ITEM

This superb work of mid century Modernist design is by Emil Funke for the Gral Glas glassworks.

The clear glass exterior layer of the jardiniere is presented in Op Art raised relief decor, with a pattern that both geometric and interwoven, making this a very tactile piece. The interior layer of glass is smooth and in the smokey teal blue that was subsequently named 'Elektron'. The piece is finished with Modernist accents of a clear glass 'foot' that gives a little height to the piece and also a straight cut rim. 

A BIT OF HISTORY

GralGlas glassworks (1930 - 1995) was founded by Karl Seyfang and his son Rolf Seyfang in 1930 in Dürnau of Germany and in a short span of two decades, developed a reputation for quality with designers such as Josef Stadler, Emil Funke and Karl Seyfang. 

"For almost half of the 20th century, German manufacturer Gralglas belonged to the international elite of glass design. Aware of its own high standards, the manufacturer gave itself the name Gral alluding to the life-giving grail. Indeed, between the 1930s and 1980s, many designs of Gralglas easily competed with the world's best glass products." 

- Source: Die Pinakotheken

CONDITION

Very Good. No cracks and insignificant use wear that is commensurable with the age of piece. For completeness, there is a single minor slip on the underside of the base that measures c. 0.3 mm that is not visible when upright - please see photos as part of the condition report. 

MEASUREMENTS
c. 3" / 7.5 cm tall x c. 8.7" / 22 cm length x c. 4" / 10.2 cm in width. 

Weight: c. 1 kg / 981 g

NOTES
Jardiniere will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

THE ITEM
This exceptional Modernist work of sculpted art glass is by glass artist and designer Jaroslav Svoboda (b. 1938 - ) from his own glassworks studio Svoboda Karlov. Svoboda is well known from his works at the renowned Skrdlovice glassworks designing many popular and much-loved pieces in clear and cobalt blue glass. 

This sculpted piece is crafted from clear glass throughout with the exception of the cobalt blue horn accents. 

The form distinctly avoids harsh angles and lines and instead, opts for softly exaggerated curves all over, creating multiple effects within the glass and how it interacts with light; from magnifying to refracting to prismatic. Depending on the angle of display and light, the undulating curves internally reflects the cobalt blue of the horns, casting an icy blue tint over different parts of the glass body. 

CONDITION

Excellent. No chips or cracks, there is mild use wear that is present and is commensurable with the age of the piece, please refer to photos as part of the condition report. The piece bears an original partial Svoboda Karlov label, identifiable by the glassworks logo. 

MEASUREMENTS
Height c. " / 16 cm by c. " /  21 cm  in length. Depth / Width of body (across widest point): c. " / 11 cm. 
Weight c.  2.2 kg / 2,170 g

NOTES
Sculpture will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY

Jaroslav Svoboda (b. 1938 - )  Svoboda entered the world of glassmaking from a young age and in his father's workshop, his father worked for the Inwald glassworks. Svoboda would pursue academic knowledge of the arts at the age of 15 before officially beginning his career in glass in 1966. 

In the years to follow, Svoboda would go on to become the Head of the ÚUŘ Glassworks in Skrdlovice and becoming Professor and Head of Glass Studio at the Academy of Arts, Architecture & Design in Prague before finally establishing his own glassworks studio. 

Svoboda has had significant achievements throughout his career; he has won numerous awards and his works are featured in collections in many museums including the Corning Museum of Glass in New York, the Kunstmuseum für Kunst und Gewerbe in Hamburg, the National Gallery in Prague and many more. 

His work has been presented in over 60 exhibitions, either as a dedicated individual exhibition or part of a collective. There are also around 30 Svoboda commissioned pieces in state, financial, school and industrial buildings in his native Czech Republic and abroad.  

THE ITEM
This superb work of sculpted art glass is a well-known design, number 8533 by glass artist Pavel Juda of Škrdlovice glassworks.  

The biomorphic form is that of an abstract and inverted teardrop shape which is echoed in the smaller hollow at the centre. The piece distinctly avoids harsh angles and lines and instead, opts for soft curves all over. At the core, there is a well of deep amber captured colour that is adorned with rising rings of controlled bubbles. 

A BIT OF HISTORY

Škrdlovice / Beránek is one of the 20th century’s greatest but sadly obscured glass companies. For decades, the company was largely hidden from the world and the major contribution it made to 20th Century glass design is only now being uncovered and reappraised by scholars, design historians and collectors.

Founded in 1942, in the midst of the Second World War by the enterprising and talented glass master Emanuel Beránek, their earliest designs were produced using broken waste glass and peat to fire the furnaces. A huge amount of raw talent and sheer determination meant that against all odds, the company survived and flourished under Communist rule in the 1950s and 1960s.

The company would go on to export its vast and diverse range of colourful, biomorphic glass across the world. From the 1950s and into the early 21st Century, nearly every one of Czechoslovakia’s influential glass designers worked at Škrdlovice, including now globally revered names such as František and Vízner.

Many of the company’s other designers also have international reputations today and their work can be found in museums as well as important private and public collections all over the world. The Škrdlovice factory closed in 2008. 

CONDITION

Excellent. No chips or cracks, mild use wear is present that is predominantly in a few movement marks to the underside of the base and which is commensurable with the age of the piece. Please see photos as part of the condition report. 

MEASUREMENTS
Height c. 9.3" /  23.5 cm by c. 3.9" / 10 cm  width (across the widest point). Base diameter: c. 1.8" / 4.5 cm. 
Weight c. 1.3 kg / 1,273 g

NOTES
Glass will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

THE ITEM

These superb works of Seguso art glass in sculpted Modernist design. 

The pheasant forms of these pieces by Seguso are well known, with their few delineations and light detail to represent the creatures they depict. 

However, what is rare is that both these pieces are sculpted into the pheasant form using the combination of Neodymium glass and the Sommerso technique of capturing the deep pink colour within glass. Both pieces have also retained their original 1950s Archimede Seguso paper label. 

Neodymium, sometimes known as Alexandrite, is a chemical element that is incorporated into the glass during the crafting process. The glass has the ability to change colour from lilac under incandescent light or daylight to a crisp blue under fluorescent, household lights. 

Elegantly simple in design, with the softly ridged curves providing an excellent canvas for the refraction of light. Placed in the path of sunlight, these pieces have coloured refractions dancing on the walls. 

A BIT OF HISTORY

Born in 1909, shy, brilliant and quite distinguished, Archimede Seguso was a man of intellect, he used the art of glass making to express himself. Seguso would come up with different methods and techniques never seen before in glass making and it was this boldness mixed with his genius that positioned him as a reference point for other artists and artisans.

Glass made by the Seguso furnace can be found in over 75 museums worldwide, such as MOMA in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Today, Seguso is known for its high end Venetian glass objects with glass being made for the Pope, Royalty and numerous luxury interiors throughout the world.

CONDITION

Very Good and Excellent. There is a chip to the underside of the base of one bird that is not visible when the bird is upright. There is mild use wear, predominantly in the form of movement marks on the underside of the bases of both birds - please refer to photos as part of condition report. 

MEASUREMENTS

c. 8.7" / 22 cm tall (from base to highest point) x c. 14.2" / 36 cm in length (from beak to end of tail) and c. 2.8" / 7 cm width (across base)

Unpackaged weight [pair]: c. 2.4 kg / 2,366 g

NOTES

Sculptures will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

THE ITEM
This work of Murano art glass in Modernist design has been crafted using the  Sommerso technique and shaped into the unmistakable faceted form designed by Mandruzzato.

Sommerso (Literal translation 'submerged' in Italian is the technique and form of Murano art glass that features two or more layers of contrasting colours before a final encasing in an often clear outer layer of glass. The layers are created by dipping coloured glass into molten glass and then blowing the combination into a desired shape. Sommerso was developed in Murano during the late 1930s and Flavio Poli was known for using this technique and it was made popular by Seguso Vetri d'Arte and the Mandruzzato family in the 1950s. 

This particular piece has twelve facets to its geometric form and bears a vibrant ruby red at its core that is outlined in a layer of golden amber and a further layer of ice blue. 

A BIT OF HISTORY

Alessandro began working with glass at the age of 15 and has since become known as a Murano glass maestro specialising in the shaping and incision of cold glass. Alessandro's works have become part of collections in several galleries and private collections all over the world, including Milan, New York, Dubai, Saint Petersburg and Moscow.

CONDITION

Excellent. There is mild use wear (primarily in the form of movement marks on the underside of the vase base) that is commensurable with the age of the piece - please refer to photos as part of the condition report. 

MEASUREMENTS

c. 9" / 23 cm tall (from base to rim) x c. 3.9" / 10 cm in width (across body's widest point). Base and rim diameter: c. 2.6" / 6.5 cm.

Unpackaged weight:  1.6 kg / 1,622 g

NOTES

Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.