Borek Sipek (Bořek Šípek) (1949-2016), a Cobalt blue and clear...
Borek Sipek (Bořek Šípek) (1949-2016), a Cobalt blue and clear glass ‘Alterego No.213’ Limited Edition vase c.1990, signed ‘Sipek’ and numbered 14/55 Having an open-work lattice neck, the inverted baluster form decorated with applied trailing bands and button shaped prunts, on a circular spreading foot 46 cm high Property from a Private Collection Note: Borek Sipek (1949-2016) was a renowned postmodern Czech Architect and designer who was born in Prague and established his own design workshop in Amsterdam in 1983. He also began a collaboration with the Italian brand Driade, designing furniture and objects for them. His glass pieces have sometimes been described as Bohemian "neo-baroque". In his homeland he was designated ‘Court architect’ of Prague Castle by the then Czech president Václav Havel, the Castle being his official residence.
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Borek Sipek (Bořek Šípek) (1949-2016), a Cobalt blue and clear glass ‘Alterego No.213’ Limited Edition vase c.1990, signed ‘Sipek’ and numbered 14/55 Having an open-work lattice neck, the inverted baluster form decorated with applied trailing bands and button shaped prunts, on a circular spreading foot 46 cm high Property from a Private Collection Note: Borek Sipek (1949-2016) was a renowned postmodern Czech Architect and designer who was born in Prague and established his own design workshop in Amsterdam in 1983. He also began a collaboration with the Italian brand Driade, designing furniture and objects for them. His glass pieces have sometimes been described as Bohemian "neo-baroque". In his homeland he was designated ‘Court architect’ of Prague Castle by the then Czech president Václav Havel, the Castle being his official residence.
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