This striking glass piece is an authentic Art Deco polar bear ashtray - a classic of 1930s Czech glass design. Designed by Karel Zentner (also spelled Karl Zentner) for the Glasswork Libochovice (Feigl & Morawetz) factory in former Czechoslovakia, it remains a highly sought-after collectible. -- Product Description. *Artistic Design: This sculptural piece features a majestic polar bear atop a faceted base designed to resemble a block of ice or an iceberg. *Exquisite Craftsmanship: The polar bear is rendered in frosted glass, creating a beautiful textural contrast with the clear, high-quality Bohemian crystal glass of the base. *Versatility: While originally designed as an ashtray, its sculptural beauty makes it a perfect decorative bowl, a vide-poche for jewelry, or a stand-alone art piece. *Era: Circa early 1930s. *Origin: Czechoslovakia (Bohemian glass). *Underside Chips (as shown in the photo): There are two chips located on the inner/bottom side of the base, indicated by the red arrows in file 1b.jpg. These chips are completely invisible when the sculpture is on display and can only be seen when the piece is turned upside down. *Custom LED Backlight Feature: As an example of an additional creative way to display this item, a custom, amateur-made LED lighting system has been added. A micro-LED fairy light string on a thin copper wire is tucked into the hollow base of the sculpture (as shown in the photo. When turned on, the crystal glows with a cool arctic light, creating a magical "glowing ice" effect that highlights the details of the polar bear. Note: This LED light system is entirely handmade/amateur-installed. It is not fixed permanently and can be easily removed in seconds if you prefer to display the sculpture in its classic, original crystal form without the lighting. ----- Made after Rene Lalique, See the style characteristics: Contrast of Glass: The "Lalique look" is defined by the juxtaposition of frosted (satin-finish) sculptural elements against polished clear glass. This polar bear ashtray uses that exact technique. Naturalistic Themes: Both Lalique and Zentner drew heavy inspiration from the natural world, specifically animals and wildlife rendered in stylized, elegant forms. Art Deco Geometry: The piece features the bold lines and geometric shapes typical of the French Art Deco movement that Lalique championed. "Ice" Aesthetic: Lalique was known for making glass that "mimics water in all its forms," often looking like an ice sculpture. The faceted "iceberg" base of your piece is a perfect example of this style. In summary: It is a Czech Art Deco piece, but because it captures the elegance and techniques of the era so well, many collectors and dealers categorize it as "Lalique style" to describe its high-quality look. ----- * I package everything very carefully. to get your item safely to you. * I shipped next day after payment receiving (not in weeckend). * I will be happy to get a feedback after receiving. Good luck with bidding !