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An important heavy crystal sculptural vase in Art Deco style with an organic asymmetric form and a turquoise core transitioning to hand-folded transparent edges; dimensions 9 cm depth, 12 cm height, 17 cm width; origin Czech Republic; circa 1950–1960; condition as-new.
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Description from the seller
Description of the piece: Important, heavy crystal sculptural vase from the Mid-Century Modern period. The piece features an organically shaped, asymmetrical morphology hot-worked, with a spectacular color combination that transitions from an intense turquoise blue core to hand-folded transparent edges.
Collector's value details:
Bubbly effect: The interior body contains a perfect, dense lattice of uniformly trapped air bubbles, a complex technique in high demand in the vintage glass market.
Inclusions: The crystal is enriched with opaque white specks and a subtle frost of suspended gold/silver dust that reacts intensely to light.
Historical provenance test: On the polished base remains intact a period commercial inventory sticker with the handwritten inscription "Betoncheco". This label is a fundamental physical proof of the official distribution channel for Bohemian art glass in the post-war European import market.
Description of the piece: Important, heavy crystal sculptural vase from the Mid-Century Modern period. The piece features an organically shaped, asymmetrical morphology hot-worked, with a spectacular color combination that transitions from an intense turquoise blue core to hand-folded transparent edges.
Collector's value details:
Bubbly effect: The interior body contains a perfect, dense lattice of uniformly trapped air bubbles, a complex technique in high demand in the vintage glass market.
Inclusions: The crystal is enriched with opaque white specks and a subtle frost of suspended gold/silver dust that reacts intensely to light.
Historical provenance test: On the polished base remains intact a period commercial inventory sticker with the handwritten inscription "Betoncheco". This label is a fundamental physical proof of the official distribution channel for Bohemian art glass in the post-war European import market.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style
Art Deco
Country of origin
Czechia
Material
Glass
Condition
As new - unused
Height
12 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
