THE ITEM
This beautiful biomorphic piece was designed Czech art glass designer Miroslav Klinger. This piece is not only special in its abstract and organic form - which gives it additional ability to refract light - it also has the ability to colour change.
The colour changing ability comes from Neodymium, a chemical element which is incorporated into the glass during the crafting process. Under daylight, the Neodymium in the glass presents itself as a pale lilac colour however, under indoor fluorescent household lighting, the element becomes a pale blue. Neodymium glass is sometimes known as Alexandrite glass.
The abstract form of this piece is finished with an accent of 'pulling' at the rim, creating the accentuated 'draping' from both corners of the rim. This elegant piece would suit a room with Mid Century, Modernist or even Contemporary inspired decor.
CONDITION
Excellent, no chips or cracks or repairs. There is mild wear that is commensurate with the age of the piece and is most evident in movement marks on the underside of the base. Please refer to photos as they form part of the condition report. The vase bears original Zelezny's sticker which was in use around1960s and 1970s, denoting "BOHEMIA GLASS, MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA".
MEASUREMENTS
Height c. 10.2" / 26 cm x c. 3.5" / 9 cm in width (across the widest point). Base diameter: c. 1.8" / 4.5 cm. Unpackaged weight: 1 kg / 1,049 g
NOTES
Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.
A BIT OF HISTORY
Miloslav Klinger (b. 1922 - d. 1999)
Miloslav Klinger was born in Hrubá Horka near Železný Brod. After a year of apprenticeship in glass chandeliers with Josef Kleinert, Klinger studied at the Glass School in Železný Brod under the guidance of prof. Jaroslav Brychta and master Jan Stuchlík. After graduating, Klinger worked in Kleiert's company as a designer for two years. After completing his studies, Klinger returns to Železný Brod as a designer, where, apart from his brief career as director of the Glass School in Železný Brod, he remained throughout his life.
Zelezny Brod Glassworks
Železný Brod is an old glass-producing town founded in the eleventh century. It was originally known as Brod ("ford") or Brodek ("little ford"). Železný ("iron") was added to its name in the fourteenth century, alluding to the town's steelworks. The town's main industry is represented by producers of blow-moulded glass, as well as that of jewellers. The Železný Brod (ZBS) glassworks was created in 1948 as a result of nationalisation, at the time, this was made up of 9 glass factories in the town. ZBS being particularly well known for its free-form organic vases and bowls designed by Miroslav Klinger.