Sochi TPK Mid Century Modernist Foam Pulegoso 'Carnelian Crystal Geode' Plexiglass Vase, USSR | Rare

THE ITEM
I think it's pretty safe to say that this piece is striking. With the peak wave of the 'splash' down to the base measuring around c. 43 cm / 17", it would be difficult for this sculpture to not be a centrepiece.

The amethyst is deep and intense at the base and gradually grows paler as it reaches upward, white ripples reaching outwards towards the end of each wave accentuates the height. This is a wonderfully executed piece of mid-century art glass.

And if you really, really, really wanted to; you could also use it as a bowl. If you really wanted to....

CONDITION
Excellent, no chips, cracks or scratches. Bearing a few light movement marks on the underside of the base.. Please do refer to photos as they form part of the condition description.

MEASUREMENTS
c. 17" / 43 cm tall by 10.5" / 26 cm diameter, across its widest point.

Unpackaged weight: c. 1.6 kg / 1,606 g

NOTES
Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

This stunning work of Bohemian design is an exceptional and handblown piece of sculpted Bohemian Czech art glass. The form is beautifully organic and tactile, presenting softly exaggerated and draping curves all over, the exquisitely finished shape is also a rarity, with the three cresting peaks. The base glass is a powerful shade of Azure blue that is further decorated in a delicate of silvery iridescence at the base and accents of yellow, white and orange frit glass confettied across each of the peaks.

This uniquely magnificent work of art glass makes an excellent statement piece.

CONDITION
Superb. There is negligible age and use wear that is commensurable with the age of the piece, please refer to photos as they form part of the condition report.

MEASUREMENTS
Height c. 10.8 " / 27.5 cm x c. 4.9" / 12.5 cm width (across the widest point). Base diameter: c. 2.9" / 7.3 cm. Vase opening: c. 1.8" / 4.6 cm. Weight c. 1.1kg / 1,112 g

NOTES
Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

This charming bohemian work of mid-century design, produced around the 1970s is by the Polish Reflex Craft Cooperative, 'Spółdzielnia Rzemieślnicza Reflex', based in Warsaw. 

The design was named the 'Wazon Sowa', which translates as the 'Owl Vase' although the sweeping twist on both sides suggests a stylised fox peering out from behind its upswept tail. 

The glossy glaze carries rich tones of chocolate brown and a warm, deep red - hence the reference to 'Cherry Chocolate - as well as accents of Cream and Caramel. 

CONDITION
Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs. There is mild crazing all over and negligible use wear on the interior and the exterior that is commensurate with the age of the piece. Please refer to photos as they form part of the condition report. The underside of the vase base bears the Reflex Craft Cooperative's original paper label. 

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 8.5" / 21.5 cm tall by 3.9" / 10 cm diameter (across widest point). Rim opening width: c. 2.4" / 6 cm. Base diameter: c.  2.8" / 7 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 0.6 kg / 602 g

NOTES
Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

THE ITEM
This stunning work of mid-century design is by Czech pottery Ditmar Urbach. The elegant tower form is softly geometric from its square base and is an excellent canvas for the poured, running glaze decor. The base glossy glaze is a semi-matte silken Black glaze, over which is poured and blended the layers of translucent as well as opaque teal, green, blue and grey gloss glaze. The curves of the vase helps to create the beautiful flowing trails. 

CONDITION
Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs. There is mild and negligible use wear on the interior and the exterior that is commensurate with the age of the piece. Please refer to photos as they form part of the condition report. The underside of the vase base is marked with Ditmar Urbach's stamp and retains the original paper label denoting 'Keramické Závody Teplice' which loosely translates as 'Ceramic Works Teplice'.

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 11.2" / 28.6 cm tall by 3.1" / 8 cm diameter (across widest point). Rim Opening diameter: c. 1.3" / 3.2 cm. Base diameter: c.   2.6" / 6.6 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 1 kg / 954 g

NOTES
Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY
Ditmar-Urbach AG Porcelain Factories operated under various names in Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia (later Trnovany, Czechoslovakia), from 1882 to 1938. The pottery began as Brothers Urbach. It merged with a factory owned by Rudolf Ditmar's heirs in 1919 and became Ditmar-Urbach.

The Nazis took over the factory from the Jewish owners in 1938 and it became part of Ostmark-Ceramic. It was nationalized after the end of the war in 1945. In 1947 Kurt Lichtenstern - heir to Ditmar Urbach's previous owner Richard Lichtenstern - who had emigrated to the U.S. and changed his name to Conrad H. Lester, took back the company. The final change was when the company was eventually taken over in 1967 by the Keramik Holding Laufen, which is now part of the ROCA group.

Ditmar Urbach produced in a broad range of styles for their decor and are well known for their handpainted Art Deco animal-themed kitchenalia and 'Alienware' series, named by collectors for their unusual combination of shapes, colours and glazes. 

THE ITEM
This stunning work of mid-century design is by Czech pottery Ditmar Urbach, produced in 1964. This particular piece from the Julie series in the Cream and Caramel colour palette, other colourways of this series include charcoal, cream and green.

The elegantly balanced baluster form is an excellent canvas for the poured glaze decor. The base glossy glaze is a rich cream, over which is poured layers of a translucent, golden caramel glaze and more cream glaze. The curves of the vase helped create the beautiful flowing trails of cream. The diffusion effect created is like that of dipping a watercolour paintbrush into clear water.

CONDITION
Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs. There is mild and negligible use wear on the interior and the exterior that is commensurate with the age of the piece. Please refer to photos as they form part of the condition report. The underside of the vase base is inscribed with 'JULIE 1964' and further marked with Ditmar Urbach's stamp. 

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 9.8" / 25 cm tall by 6.1" / 15.5 cm diameter (across widest point). Rim diameter: c. 3.7" / 9.5 cm. Base diameter: c.   3.7" / 9.5 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 1.5 kg / 1,465 g

NOTES
Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY
Ditmar-Urbach AG Porcelain Factories operated under various names in Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia (later Trnovany, Czechoslovakia), from 1882 to 1938. The pottery began as Brothers Urbach. It merged with a factory owned by Rudolf Ditmar's heirs in 1919 and became Ditmar-Urbach.

The Nazis took over the factory from the Jewish owners in 1938 and it became part of Ostmark-Ceramic. It was nationalized after the end of the war in 1945. In 1947 Kurt Lichtenstern - heir to Ditmar Urbach's previous owner Richard Lichtenstern - who had emigrated to the U.S. and changed his name to Conrad H. Lester, took back the company. The final change was when the company was eventually taken over in 1967 by the Keramik Holding Laufen, which is now part of the ROCA group.

Ditmar Urbach produced in a broad range of styles for their decor and are well known for their handpainted Art Deco animal-themed kitchenalia and 'Alienware' series, named by collectors for their unusual combination of shapes, colours and glazes.