Vintage Czech Blue Gold and Clear Crystal Sommerso Glass Basket, 1960

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A substantial and visually arresting work in art glass, this large vintage sculpture takes the form of a fluid, twisted … Read more A substantial and visually arresting work in art glass, this large vintage sculpture takes the form of a fluid, twisted infinity loop — a continuous, flowing form that appears to shift and animate as light moves across its surface. Executed in clear, gold, and teal-coloured crystal glass, the piece demonstrates a high level of technical accomplishment in its construction, with the twisted loop rising from an integrated bowl base.

The interplay of colour and transparency gives the sculpture an exceptional luminosity, rendering photography an inadequate substitute for the piece in person.

A piece of this scale and presence demands a prominent position — a mantelpiece, console table, or well-lit plinth where its optical qualities can be fully appreciated. A rare and distinguished example of decorative art glass, suitable for the serious collector or as a centrepiece acquisition for a considered interior. See less