A sculptural mid-century Czech art glass swan of exceptional presence, executed in softly cased pink glass with crystalline clear accents, attributable to the Železný Brod / Bohemian studio tradition, circa 1960s–1980s.
Hand-blown and free-formed in the Murano manner yet distinctly Central European in execution, the body reveals a luminous opaque-to-translucent blush core encased within clear glass, creating depth and internal glow under light. The elongated neck, finely drawn beak, and elegantly swept wings exemplify the expressive, aerodynamic silhouettes associated with the Czech ateliers of Železný Brod and Borské Sklo during the height of post-war decorative glass production.
The underside retains a raw pontil scar, confirming traditional hot-working techniques. Unlike many Venetian examples, Czech studio pieces were frequently left with a natural pontil rather than fully ground and fire-polished, a subtle but important distinction for collectors differentiating Bohemian production from Italian Murano.
The form is solid and weighty, with excellent clarity and refined control of casing thickness. The pink tonality—neither overly saturated nor pale—reflects the restrained palette favored in mid-century Bohemian glass sculpture. From above, the vessel reads as a dramatic open bowl; in profile, it transforms into a poised swan in motion.
An elegant and increasingly collectible example of mid-century Central European studio glass, representative of the golden era of Czech sculptural production.
Attribution: Czech / Bohemian (Železný Brod school), unmarked
Period: Circa 1960s–1980s
Technique: Hand-blown, cased art glass with clear overlay
Pontil: Raw, unpolished underside
Height: 5 Inches
A refined decorative object suitable for collectors of Murano-style glass, Bohemian studio work, and mid-century sculptural design.
A sculptural mid-century Czech art glass swan of exceptional presence, executed in softly cased pink glass with crystalline clear accents, attributable to the Železný Brod / Bohemian studio tradition, circa 1960s–1980s.
Hand-blown and free-formed in the Murano manner yet distinctly Central European in execution, the body reveals a luminous opaque-to-translucent blush core encased within clear glass, creating depth and internal glow under light. The elongated neck, finely drawn beak, and elegantly swept wings exemplify the expressive, aerodynamic silhouettes associated with the Czech ateliers of Železný Brod and Borské Sklo during the height of post-war decorative glass production.
The underside retains a raw pontil scar, confirming traditional hot-working techniques. Unlike many Venetian examples, Czech studio pieces were frequently left with a natural pontil rather than fully ground and fire-polished, a subtle but important distinction for collectors differentiating Bohemian production from Italian Murano.
The form is solid and weighty, with excellent clarity and refined control of casing thickness. The pink tonality—neither overly saturated nor pale—reflects the restrained palette favored in mid-century Bohemian glass sculpture. From above, the vessel reads as a dramatic open bowl; in profile, it transforms into a poised swan in motion.
An elegant and increasingly collectible example of mid-century Central European studio glass, representative of the golden era of Czech sculptural production.
Attribution: Czech / Bohemian (Železný Brod school), unmarked
Period: Circa 1960s–1980s
Technique: Hand-blown, cased art glass with clear overlay
Pontil: Raw, unpolished underside
Height: 5 Inches
A refined decorative object suitable for collectors of Murano-style glass, Bohemian studio work, and mid-century sculptural design.
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