Outstanding Josef Svarc Glassworks Cut Glass Thistle Vase 12" Tall

Description: ATH#221046 Bohemian Crystal Czech Cut Glass Vase By JOSEF SVARC 12” Tall THISTLE DESIGN Made in Czechoslovakia (Czech Republic) Description Rare Josef Svarc Cut Crystal Thistle Vase : Glass vase, lead crystal cut and engraved with a flowering thistle heads and leaves, using a mixture of deep cutting and shallow engraving to create different depths and patterns for the bold thorny stems and the delicate thistle-down. Artist’s signature on bottom. Born 1928, Švarc studied at the specialized school of glassmaking (Fachschule für Glass) in Kamenicky Šenov from 1949-52. While there he was employed as a glass artist at the glassworks at Novy Bor till 1951. From 1953 he worked at the Bohemia Glassworks in Svetla nad Sazavou. He is described in the Czech Glass Review’s publication, 'Czechoslovac Art Glass' (1980) as ‘an excellent and sensitive engraver and cutter with a sense of detail. Has designed and realized numerous exacting works of a unique nature’. Švarc's work is described in detail among that of other outstanding glass designers: 'Josef Švarc represents another individualistic artistic view on modern Czech cut crystal. In 1954 the artist began to work at the Josefodol workshop of the Sklárny Bohemia glassworks and later he became head of the art department. Cutter, engraver and designer he soon began to exploit all his specialized knowledge and talent for drawing in his own designs with vegetable motifs. Minor Shelf Wear on bottom No chips No cracks No repairs No fleabites No Water Stains never used as a vase – displayed only International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. ARIZONA TREASURE HUNTERS. L.L.C. **BRINGING YOU THE BEST OF THE PAST** WE WANT YOU TO ENJOY YOUR BUYING EXPERIENCE ● EXPERT PACKING *************************************************

Price: 196 USD

Location: Wickenburg, Arizona

End Time: 2025-01-17T18:05:06.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD