Miloslav Klinger for ZBS Sommerso Art Glass Vase with Engraved Heron – Czechoslovakia, 1960s
€ 90,00
A sculptural Czechoslovak Sommerso art glass vase, attributed to Miloslav Klinger for Železnobrodské Sklo (ZBS), circa 1960s. The organic turquoise-green and amethyst form is decorated with a finely hand-engraved heron among reeds. Height approximately 25 cm.
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An elegant example of post-war Bohemian art glass, combining a strongly sculptural organic form with layered turquoise-green and amethyst glass. ZBS became particularly associated with free-form glass designs by Miloslav Klinger and other leading Czechoslovak designers during this period.
The front is delicately hand engraved with a long-legged heron among aquatic plants, contrasting beautifully with the substantial flowing glass body. Comparable engraved bird vases attributed to Klinger and ZBS are documented from the 1960s.
Condition
Good vintage condition with light surface wear and minor marks consistent with age and use. No major damage is apparent in the photographs. Please refer closely to the detailed images for condition.
Technical Details
Designer: Attributed to Miloslav Klinger (1922–1999)
Manufacturer: Železnobrodské Sklo (ZBS)
Origin: Czechoslovakia
Period: 1960s
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Czech Modernism
Material: Art glass
Technique: Free-form layered/Sommerso-type glass, hand engraved
Decoration: Heron among reeds
Colours: Turquoise-green and amethyst/pink
Height: approx. 25 cm
Condition: Good vintage condition
| Condition | Excellent |
|---|---|
| Material | Glass |
| Period | 1950-2000 |
| Style | Mid-Century Modern |
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