Eight Pieces of Joseph Mrazek Czecho Peasant Art Co. Ceramics and Two Similar Pieces
Eight Pieces of Joseph Mrazek Czecho Peasant Art Co. Ceramics and Two Similar Pieces, Czechoslovakia, c. 1925, polychrome painted porcelain, tea pot, ht. 6 3/4, pitcher, ht. 4, vase, ht. 6, sauce dish on attached stand with ceramic ladle, ht. 3 3/4, pair of candleholders, ht. 3 1/2, set of salt and pepper shakers, ht. 2 1/2, all with the ink stamped mark for "Peasant Art Industries," together with a fan-shaped vase, ink stamped "Made in Czechoslovakia Hand-painted," ht. 7 1/4, a covered jar, ink stamped "Czechoslovakia Hand-painted," ht. 7 1/4 in.
Note Joseph Mrazek (b. 1889) emigrated from his native Bohemia and settled in New York City where he developed talents as a ceramics decorator. Following the establishment of Czechoslovakia, he returned to Europe seeking to help his former homeland. In the town of Letovice, he established a ceramics factory that produced wares with decorations influenced by traditional folk arts of the region. Czecho Peasant Art Company flourished in the 1920s, but closed in 1933.
Estimate $200-250
Chip to one candleholder, scattered flaking to the black paint.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Eight Pieces of Joseph Mrazek Czecho Peasant Art Co. Ceramics and Two Similar Pieces, Czechoslovakia, c. 1925, polychrome painted porcelain, tea pot, ht. 6 3/4, pitcher, ht. 4, vase, ht. 6, sauce dish on attached stand with ceramic ladle, ht. 3 3/4, pair of candleholders, ht. 3 1/2, set of salt and pepper shakers, ht. 2 1/2, all with the ink stamped mark for "Peasant Art Industries," together with a fan-shaped vase, ink stamped "Made in Czechoslovakia Hand-painted," ht. 7 1/4, a covered jar, ink stamped "Czechoslovakia Hand-painted," ht. 7 1/4 in.
Note Joseph Mrazek (b. 1889) emigrated from his native Bohemia and settled in New York City where he developed talents as a ceramics decorator. Following the establishment of Czechoslovakia, he returned to Europe seeking to help his former homeland. In the town of Letovice, he established a ceramics factory that produced wares with decorations influenced by traditional folk arts of the region. Czecho Peasant Art Company flourished in the 1920s, but closed in 1933.
Estimate $200-250
Chip to one candleholder, scattered flaking to the black paint.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.