Vase (3) - Glass - K. Zemek - Niagara set

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Description from the seller

Set of three Bohemian art glass pieces from the "Niagara" series, designed by Karel Zemek for Mstišov glassworks (Czechoslovakia), 1963. Heavy, hand-formed sommerso glass in pink/salmon, brown and cobalt blue, with free-flowing organic shapes and applied blue prunts. An iconic design of Czech mid-century studio glass.

The set includes:
- Vase: height 27 cm, diameter 12 cm, weight 2 kg
- Basket: height 20 cm, length 16 cm, weight 0.7 kg
- Bowl/ashtray: height 6.5 cm, length 16 cm, weight 0.63 kg

Designer: Karel Zemek

Manufacturer: Mstišov glassworks, Czechoslovakia

Year of design: 1963

Material: hand-formed art glass

Condition: very good overall.
- Vase: very good, fine surface scratches from use.
- Basket: very good, tiny micro chip on the bottom rim.
- Bowl: very good, small surface scratches from use and fine micro scratches on the inside.
Please see photos, they are part of the description.

The items will be carefully wrapped and double-boxed, shipped with tracking and insurance.

Set of three Bohemian art glass pieces from the "Niagara" series, designed by Karel Zemek for Mstišov glassworks (Czechoslovakia), 1963. Heavy, hand-formed sommerso glass in pink/salmon, brown and cobalt blue, with free-flowing organic shapes and applied blue prunts. An iconic design of Czech mid-century studio glass.

The set includes:
- Vase: height 27 cm, diameter 12 cm, weight 2 kg
- Basket: height 20 cm, length 16 cm, weight 0.7 kg
- Bowl/ashtray: height 6.5 cm, length 16 cm, weight 0.63 kg

Designer: Karel Zemek

Manufacturer: Mstišov glassworks, Czechoslovakia

Year of design: 1963

Material: hand-formed art glass

Condition: very good overall.
- Vase: very good, fine surface scratches from use.
- Basket: very good, tiny micro chip on the bottom rim.
- Bowl: very good, small surface scratches from use and fine micro scratches on the inside.
Please see photos, they are part of the description.

The items will be carefully wrapped and double-boxed, shipped with tracking and insurance.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
North Bohemia
Title additional information
K. Zemek - Niagara set
Number of objects
3
Country of origin
Czechia
Material
Glass
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Blue, Brown, Pink
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
27 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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