Czechoslovakia, c. 1959.
Hand-shaped crystal, 22 × 13 cm (approx. 2 kg)
Excellent condition.
A substantial mid-century Czech crystal vase, distinguished by its rich amber colour and weight. Attributed to Jan Beránek and produced by the Škrdlovice glassworks, it belongs to the expressive tradition of post-war Czech studio glass.
The irregular, sculptural form combines areas of dense modelling with a highly polished surface, creating remarkable optical depth as light moves through the glass. Amber deepens into tones of burnt orange and red, while the considerable thickness of the crystal gives the relatively compact piece an unexpected physical presence.
Organic and expressive, yet also controlled, the vase demonstrates the material confidence and experimentation characteristic of post-war Czech glass.
Czechoslovakia, c. 1959.
Hand-shaped crystal, 22 × 13 cm (approx. 2 kg)
Excellent condition.
A substantial mid-century Czech crystal vase, distinguished by its rich amber colour and weight. Attributed to Jan Beránek and produced by the Škrdlovice glassworks, it belongs to the expressive tradition of post-war Czech studio glass.
The irregular, sculptural form combines areas of dense modelling with a highly polished surface, creating remarkable optical depth as light moves through the glass. Amber deepens into tones of burnt orange and red, while the considerable thickness of the crystal gives the relatively compact piece an unexpected physical presence.
Organic and expressive, yet also controlled, the vase demonstrates the material confidence and experimentation characteristic of post-war Czech glass.
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