Description: Amethyst Josef Hospodka Art Glass Dish for Chribska Glassworks STUNNING crystal dish or bowl designed by Josef Hospodka for Chribska Glassworks. The organic shape has purple glass cased in clear glass, layered with a deeply colored lip and clear base. The dish is crimped in the center of each side. A BIT OF HISTORY The founding of Chřibská Glassworks dates back to 1414 and is considered to be one of the oldest glassworks in the world. Chřibská operated without interruption for almost six centuries, the glassworks full name Sklarna Chribska was based in the Czech Republic and was well-known for their sculptural art glass vases and bowls. Chribska remained in production until very recently and eventually became part of the Borske Sklo National Corporation during the 1950s. Josef Hospodka (b. 1923 - d. 1989) studied at the State School for Graphic Arts in Prague from 1938-40, followed by the School for Decorative Arts in Prague from 1940-45 under Professor Holecek. He was the head of the glass cutting department at the Specialised School for Glassmaking at Novy Bor from 1945-51, headmaster at the Chribskà glassworks training school from 1951-58, and head designer at the Borské Sklo glassworks from 1858-60, and from 1964-70. He is best known for his many highly successful and prolifically produced colourful and curving hot-worked designs produced for Chribskà, of which he was a director from 1960-64. "Hospodka is best known at Chribská for his brightly coloured organic forms designed from the mid-1950s-60s and inspired by glass produced on Murano. However, he was considerably more inventive, and utilised fully the hot-working talents of the glassmakers at Chribská." - Source: Mark Hill, author, publisher, TV presenter, and a leading specialist dealer in postwar Czechoslovakian glass. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------Measurements: 4-1/4" H x 14-3/4" L x 7-1/2" W Weight: 4.47 lbs. The photos are part of the listing, so be sure to view them all. The color was extremely difficult to capture, as can be seen in the photos. The main photo is the best quality from a color perspective. Most of our items are pre-owned vintage or antique pieces and are not new items. We clean and examine items carefully and list visible defects, but it is possible for us to miss something. If this should occur, we ask that you please contact us before leaving feedback. ***Clayhille Corner No Sad Mail Pledge*** While I cannot guarantee that a package is shipped without damage by a service, I will do my part by packing your purchase securely. For glassware and fragile collectibles I use a combination of bubble wrap, paper, pool noodles, cardboard, and/or peanuts. Don't forget to check out other vintage items in our Store! Thank you for stopping by!
Price: 119.87 USD
Location: O'Fallon, Missouri
End Time: 2024-11-29T04:07:52.000Z
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Brand: Chribska Glassworks
Primary Material: Glass
Designer: Josef Hospodka
Country/Region of Origin: Czech Republic
Color: Amethyst
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Glass
Features: Handmade
Production Style: Art Glass
Finish: Glossy
Age: Post-1940
