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Skrdlovice collectors thread, part II
rocco:
Thanks David!
;D This doesn't belong here, but I thought it would be fun to show it anyway:
"Almost" a Vizner whirlpool vase, 24.5 cm high.
I thought it looked quite wonky when I spotted it, and imagine my surprise when I turned it around and saw a big and perfect polished pontil mark and a Jindra Beranek signature.
I never knew that he made things like this one; so far I have only seen his 1950s-organic-Skrdlovice-inspired pieces.
Still a nice vase...
Michael
Anik R:
Oooo, I find your new piece very interesting, Michael! Would you know the rough year Jin Beranek designed this?
I like it. :)
rocco:
Thanks Anik (and a belated Merry Christmas :) )
In >> this thread is some more info by Robert and Jindrich about Jindra Beranek's work in Austria.
I have read that he worked for Lobmeyr from around 1974/75, and opened his own studio in Bad Tatzmannsdorf in 1976, but don't know how long he continued to make glass there...
Michael
bOBA:
Hi all. Fascinating vase. I do not know what to say about this except it is a Vizner design for Skrdlovice that Jindirch must have copied for amusement or profit, or an exhibition or something. The technology to create it had been evolved by Jan Beranek and Vizner. It is a real surprise to see this design having a Jindrich style signature and polished pontil rod mark. I understand that things were not always smooth between the Beraneks. This vase is a slight mystery. I have seen one other Vizner vase with a polished pontil rod mark, being sold in CZ, unsigned. I did hear that Jindrich Beranek was still alive in Vienna.... very interesting......
Robert (bOBA)
Anik R:
Merry (belated) Christmas to all as well!
Michael, thank you for the link. I forgot that Jindra Beranek had been discussed previously. I've bookmarked it now for future reference. And Robert, thank you for the additional information. Who needs soap operas when we've got the intriguing world of glass. :)
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