Dear Bidders, Thank you for your interest in my offer. You are bidding here on sculptural hand-blown art glass vase from the iconic Swirl series, designed by Josef Hospodka for Chřibská Glassworks, Czechoslovakia, in the 1960s. Characterised by its distinctive spiral form and heavy sommerso glass, the vase features a delicate core encased in thick clear crystal, creating remarkable depth and light effects. One of Hospodka's most recognisable Mid-Century Modern designs, it perfectly reflects the innovation and craftsmanship of Bohemian art glass during its golden era. This vase reflects the artistic dialogue between Bohemian and Murano glassmaking traditions while maintaining the distinctive sculptural style for which Josef Hospodka became renowned. SOME GENERAL INFORMATIONS: Founded in 1414, Chřibská Glassworks is one of the oldest glassworks in Europe. It became internationally renowned in the 1950s and 1960s for its innovative hand-blown art glass and is regarded as one of the leading names in Mid-Century Modern Bohemian design. Josef Hospodka (1923–1989) was one of the most influential Czech glass designers of the 20th century. Best known for his work at Chřibská Glassworks, he created expressive sculptural designs with flowing organic forms and vibrant colours, which are now highly sought after by collectors. SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS: * Brand: Chribska * Made in Czechoslovakia ( during the Cold War, behind the Iron Curtain ) * Material: glass in sommerso technique * Measurements ca.: 24,5 cm high * Weight: 2900 grams * Please watch carefully all the pictures, they are also a part of description ( each one can be enlarged ) * I would like to point out that the items I am selling are several decades old and therefore show general signs of use and age, such as minor scratches, scuffs, discoloration, dust, patina, chips, dents etc. - Any major damage -s is / are ALWAYS shown in the photos - * Please remember about Catawiki’s rules and make a payment maximally within 3 days after auction end The vase will be properly prepared for the shipping ( mainly recycled materials ) and sent insured ( up to 500€ ). IMPORTANT: If, however, the item is damaged or lost, please contact me via the internal Catawiki chat. According to EU law for courier companies, in any case of damage to an international shipment, the first step in obtaining compensation is for the RECIPIENT to report the damage to their local supplier within 7 days of receiving the shipment. Only then, after the RECIPENT ( you ) receives a certificate of damage, I as the sender can claim compensation. In addition, the following photos will be required: the damage to the item, the outside of the box with the shipping label, and the inside of the box including the materials used to protect the shipment. Please don’t bid if you don’t accept that. Happy bidding and good luck! ***Condition categories according to Catawiki:*** * „as new” - unused * „excellent condition” - barely used with minimal signs of wear / usage * „good condition” - used with small signs of aging and / or imperfections / defects * „fair condition” - heavily used with possibly minor damage / parts missing * „poor” - heavily used with major cracks, damages and / or major parts missing * „very poor” - showing significant decay, loss of original texture or solidity of the material