Topic: ExBor Glass Bear Sculpture Shown in 1969 Catalog

[Pugrider]

I recently purchased a heavy glass bear with the ExBor acid mark on the bottom.  I finally found it pictured in the 1969 catalog.  Please let me know how rare these are and any estimate on the value of the piece.  Thanks.

https://plus.google.com/app/basic/photos/104509467784289017506/album/5434392365761825825

[Nemmie]

That link doesn't work for me.

Best method is to upload the pictures to the board.

[Pugrider]

Sorry, try this link:

https://picasaweb.google.com/104509467784289017506/EXBOR1969?authkey=Gv1sRgCLLirYHLk7vLCQ&noredirect=1#slideshow/5434392866683958466

Also, I have shrunk my picture sizes and will try to post now.

[Pugrider]

Here is a picture of the glass bear.

[Pugrider]

Here is the ExBor acid label on the bottom of the bear.

[Pugrider]

Here is a picture from the 1969 ExBor catalog if you still can't view using the link.

[rocco]

Hi and welcome to the board!
Thanks for uploading your pics dircetly to your thread.

Your Exbor piece is very nice, a pic against a plain white background would be good to see the colours better.
Dimensions would be interesting, too.

There are no valuations given on the board, as they are far too subjective; best way to learn about an approximate value is to watch auctions or search finished auctions of similar pieces.

I would think it is a rather uncommon piece, and the "Exbor Czechoslovakia" stamp usually adds to the interest, as those animals were produced for decades...

Michael

[Pugrider]

Sorry about the valuation question, I asked because I haven't seen one like it on eBay or anywhere else.  It was very hard to photograph, I will try it against a white background and post a new picture with dimensions.

[rocco]

No problem.

I did a little more research, and found this in >> Czech Glass Revue 1970/11 on Jinrich's great site.
Obviously your fish (not bear) was designed by Rene Roubicek, which adds quite a bit to its desirability

Michael

[chopin-liszt]

Rene Roubicek...   
wow!

What a maker to have for your first post here. Welcome.