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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 desginer he soon began to exploit all his specialized knowledge and talent for drawing in his own designs with vegetable motifs. Provenance: Spiros Doulis, jeweler and antiques dealer with a shop on Philadelphia Jewelers Row for over 70 years. 13 3/4 X 3 1/2 There are additional pictures of this item on our . Shipping: We are able to pack and ship this item to an address in the United States for $50.00 via USPS Priority Mail or via FedEx Ground/Home Delivery. Tracking information will be sent to your email address. This price does not include insurance. If you require insurance you will need to ship through a third party. Please inquire about international shipping costs. Please email if you have any questions. Auction Description: This timely holiday sale features many items from a shop that was in business on Philadelphia Jewelers Row for over 70 years! Cartier and other fine watches, Atmos & Ogee Clocks, Haitian art, Roseville, Lladro, Thangkas, sterling silver jewelry and serving pieces, Rugs, fine diamond and gemstone jewelry, beer steins, Chinese porcelain, jewelry, paintings, carvings, and furniture, a full length beaver coat, African artifacts, vintage toys, and 1st edition books will be auctioned in time for your holiday shopping. In house shipping available for most items! Stay tuned for our December 29th Chinese New Year Auction!
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