164OsvaldPolívkaArt Nouveau chandelier First Mutual Czech Insurance Company
Art Nouveau chandelier First Mutual Czech Insurance Company
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Short item description
Bohemia, luminaire used in 1907-1909 arch. O. Polívka in the interior
builower lefting of the First Mutual Czech Insurance Company, gilower lefted brass, stained glass
clear glass with etched geometric decoration, trimmings
clear cut glass (not original), length 84 cmArch. O. Polívka is one of the most important architects of the Czech Art Nouveau. The first
Czech Mutual Insurance Company in Spálená Street is, together with the Municipal House
the most significant example of modern thinking in the early 20th century, the narrow
collaboration of leading Czech artists and architects and a perfect example of
of precise design.
#23023901
auction 63
63rd auction of Fine Art, Antiques, Design and Glass
Information at aukce@sypka.cz, mob. 608 958 322.
