Josef Hospodka - Centrepiece - Glass - Studio Art Centerpiece
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Hand-blown studio glass centerpiece attributed to Josef Hospodka from Czechia, dating to the 1960s–1970s, measuring 26 cm wide by 13.5 cm high with a 7 cm base and weighing 2279 g, in excellent condition with no chips or cracks.
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Czechoslovak Studio Art Glass Decorative Centerpiece / Sculptural Art Glass Object
Attributed to Josef Hospodka, 1960s–1970s
Hand-blown studio glass decorative centerpiece / sculptural art glass object attributed to Josef Hospodka (1923–1989), a key figure of post-war Czechoslovak glass design associated with the Chřibská glassworks.
The centerpiece displays an expressive organic form with flowing contours and a combination of clear and green glass, consistent with documented works by Hospodka from the 1960s–70s period.
Origin: Czechoslovakia
Designer: Attributed to Josef Hospodka
Period: 1960s–1970s
Technique: Hand-blown art glass
Dimension:, highest point, 13.5 cm, widest part on top, 26 cm, base diameter, 7 cm and weight, 2279 gr.
Condition: Excellent condition, no chips or cracks
Signature: Unsigned (typical for the period)
This piece represents the strong sculptural approach of Czechoslovak modern glass and is suitable for collectors of European studio glass.
It will be carefully packed and sent with track and trace code.
Czechoslovak Studio Art Glass Decorative Centerpiece / Sculptural Art Glass Object
Attributed to Josef Hospodka, 1960s–1970s
Hand-blown studio glass decorative centerpiece / sculptural art glass object attributed to Josef Hospodka (1923–1989), a key figure of post-war Czechoslovak glass design associated with the Chřibská glassworks.
The centerpiece displays an expressive organic form with flowing contours and a combination of clear and green glass, consistent with documented works by Hospodka from the 1960s–70s period.
Origin: Czechoslovakia
Designer: Attributed to Josef Hospodka
Period: 1960s–1970s
Technique: Hand-blown art glass
Dimension:, highest point, 13.5 cm, widest part on top, 26 cm, base diameter, 7 cm and weight, 2279 gr.
Condition: Excellent condition, no chips or cracks
Signature: Unsigned (typical for the period)
This piece represents the strong sculptural approach of Czechoslovak modern glass and is suitable for collectors of European studio glass.
It will be carefully packed and sent with track and trace code.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Studio Art Centerpiece
Country of Origin
Czechia
Designer/Artist/Maker
Josef Hospodka
Material
Glass
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
13.5 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
13.5 cm
Estimated Period
1960-1970
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