Kralik - Vase - Glass
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Bohemian hand-blown Seashell Art Nouveau glass vase by Wilhelm Kralik Sohn, circa 1905, with a spiral body in clear glass and a green netted upper decor on a green applied foot, measuring 11 cm wide, 17 cm high and 11 cm deep, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
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Glass factory Wilhelm Kralik Sohn
Veined spiral opal of the Seashell range
Art Nouveau glass vase, circa 1905
Hand-blown masterpiece — virtuoso glass art from the famous Bohemian glassworks Wilhelm Kralik Sohn
(Erequently wrongly attributed to the Loetz glassworks (Johann Loetz Witwe).)
Bohemian Kralik art glass in shell form. An organic shape in white/green art glass.
These Seashell shapes are found in the West Virginia Museum of American Glass, Monography No. 59., Czech Glass Catalog featuring Kralik.
Origin: Kralik Glassworks
Such pieces were often produced in the Bohemia region (modern-day Czech Republic), known for its high-quality glass art in the Art Deco and Art Nouveau eras.
Condition: very good, – see photos. Also at the rim there are no flea bites, chips, etc.
The Kralik manufactory became famous for high-quality, often iridescent (shimmering) art glass in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. Styles: Kralik produced many famous lines that gained worldwide fame and received numerous awards.
Innovations: Often the glass featured refined silver inlays, melted decorations, or bronze mounts. The quality rivaled that of famous competitors such as Tiffany or Loetz.
Details of the object
Design:
The vase captivates with a structured, almost spiral-shaped body made of so-called foam glass (colorless glass with fine air inclusions)
Decor: The upper part is covered with a fine, net-like pattern in green or gold, while the base consists of a distinctive applied green glass stand.
A beautiful, very special piece for your collection, each piece a one-of-a-kind. Or simply THE standout focal point on your table, display cabinet, etc.
Private sale without warranty.
Glass factory Wilhelm Kralik Sohn
Veined spiral opal of the Seashell range
Art Nouveau glass vase, circa 1905
Hand-blown masterpiece — virtuoso glass art from the famous Bohemian glassworks Wilhelm Kralik Sohn
(Erequently wrongly attributed to the Loetz glassworks (Johann Loetz Witwe).)
Bohemian Kralik art glass in shell form. An organic shape in white/green art glass.
These Seashell shapes are found in the West Virginia Museum of American Glass, Monography No. 59., Czech Glass Catalog featuring Kralik.
Origin: Kralik Glassworks
Such pieces were often produced in the Bohemia region (modern-day Czech Republic), known for its high-quality glass art in the Art Deco and Art Nouveau eras.
Condition: very good, – see photos. Also at the rim there are no flea bites, chips, etc.
The Kralik manufactory became famous for high-quality, often iridescent (shimmering) art glass in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. Styles: Kralik produced many famous lines that gained worldwide fame and received numerous awards.
Innovations: Often the glass featured refined silver inlays, melted decorations, or bronze mounts. The quality rivaled that of famous competitors such as Tiffany or Loetz.
Details of the object
Design:
The vase captivates with a structured, almost spiral-shaped body made of so-called foam glass (colorless glass with fine air inclusions)
Decor: The upper part is covered with a fine, net-like pattern in green or gold, while the base consists of a distinctive applied green glass stand.
A beautiful, very special piece for your collection, each piece a one-of-a-kind. Or simply THE standout focal point on your table, display cabinet, etc.
Private sale without warranty.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Czechia
Designer/artist/maker
Kralik
Material
Glass
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
17 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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